Pill Peril?

clipped from news.bbc.co.uk Side-effects 'should be reported' While drugs are heavily tested prior to release, some "adverse effects" may not be spotted, or the medicine may interact with other drugs or even foods in an unexpected way. Reports on the Yellow Card scheme helped scientists find out that cranberry juice could weaken the effects of warfarin, one of the most commonly prescribed blood thinning drugs. In 2001, other Yellow Card reports revealed a connection between smoking cessation drug Zyban and seizures. The MHRA also wants community pharmacists to file more reports on drug reactions to them. Dr June Raine, from the MHRA, said: "We are keen to let people know that whilst their medicines have important benefits, they may also have unwanted side-effects. "If you suspect that you have had a side-effect to your medicine, please tell us about it via the Yellow Card scheme." If you suspect that you have had a side-effect to your medicine, please tell us about it via the Yellow Card scheme Dr June Raine