E-DRUG: Re: terfenadine withdrawn in USA

Dear Larry:

As far as I know astemizole carries the same risk as terfenadine. Any idea
why the FDA didn't also require astemizole to be withdrawn?

Joel

Joel Lexchin MD
121 Walmer Rd.
Toronto, Ontario
CANADA M5R 2X8
Phone: (416)-964-7186
Fax: (416)-923-9515

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