DRUGNEWS
The hidden dangers in “safe” drugs
Why do so many “safe” drugs cause serious side-effects? Ingredients such as dyes and preservatives aren’t inert, as manufacturers claim, but are biologically active and cause reactions not being picked up by safety trials.
Nearly 40 ‘inert’ ingredients in common prescription drugs have been identified as potentially causing harm to patients.
The ingredients, known as excipients, extend the product’s shelf life or give the pill color—but haven’t been
