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Researchers don't publish all of their problems -- well I'm shocked. Come on - the information IS available. Also, the FDA regs require proof of safety and 'efficacy' ( effectiveness as near as I can tell). Your doctor should be able to figure it out.

And I don't work for a pharmaceutical. I did work for a large company that sold off its drug branch because it was too tough for them to make a profit -- despite some excellent products.

Bringing new drugs to market is a difficult and expensive proposal -- and as mentioned, all kinds of disclosure is required. On the other hand generics only need to prove that they're 'SUBSTANTIALLY' equivalent to the original drug. Maybe we should worry more about them.



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