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6969513-2 | Flushing
on Sep 07, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 52 years of age, was diagnosed with blood triglycerides increased and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: flushing. Niacin dosage: .

6957030-5 | Headache, Product Substitution Issue
Patient was taking Niacin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: headache (What is headache?), product substitution issue on Aug 27, 2010 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 62 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and. Niacin dosage: .

6666759-8 | Pruritus
Adverse event was reported on Apr 02, 2010 by a Female patient taking Niacin (View Usage) (Dosage: 500mg Daily Po) was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and. Location: UNITED STATES , 87 years of age, After Niacin was administered, patient had the following side effects: pruritus.

6646631-X | Flushing, Paraesthesia
on Mar 22, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 62 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: flushing, paraesthesia. Niacin dosage: 500 Mg Bid Po. Patient was hospitalized.


6608803-X | Flushing
on Feb 24, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 42 years of age, was treated with Niacin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: flushing. Niacin dosage: 500-2000 Q Hs Po.

6608454-7 | Flushing
Patient was taking Niacin (View Usage). After Niacin was administered, patient had the following side effects: flushing on Feb 26, 2010 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 38 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, . Niacin dosage: 500er Po. During the same period patient was treated with LORAZEPAM (View Lorazepam Review and Lorazepam Label ), TERBINAFINE HCL (View Terbinafine Hcl Review and Terbinafine Hcl Label ), INFLUENZA VACC (View Influenza Vacc Review and Influenza Vacc Label ), IBUPROFEN (View Ibuprofen Review and Ibuprofen Label ), H1N1 (View H1n1 Review and H1n1 Label ), CLARITIN (View Claritin Review and Claritin Label ), SUDAFED 12 HOUR (View Sudafed 12 Hour Review and Sudafed 12 Hour Label ).

6594500-6 | Blood Uric Acid Increased, Gout
Adverse event was reported on Feb 18, 2010 by a Male patient taking Niacin (View Usage) (Dosage: 2000 Mg Every Day Po) was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and. Location: UNITED STATES , 65 years of age, weighting 293.0 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: blood uric acid increased, gout (What is gout?).

6538773-4 | Coagulopathy, Jaundice, Mental Status Changes, Metabolic Acidosis, Multi-organ Failure, Rash, Renal Failure Acute
on Jan 14, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 44 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, liver disorder and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: coagulopathy, jaundice (What is jaundice?), mental status changes, metabolic acidosis, multi-organ failure, rash (What is rash?), renal failure acute. Niacin dosage: 250 Mg Oral 047. During the same period patient was treated with NEOMYCIN (1000 Mg Oral 047) (View Neomycin Review and Neomycin Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6530411-X | Coagulopathy, Dialysis, Jaundice, Mental Status Changes, Metabolic Acidosis, Multi-organ Failure, Rash, Renal Failure Acute
on Jan 06, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 44 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, liver disorder and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). After Niacin was administered, patient had the following side effects: coagulopathy, dialysis (What is dialysis?), jaundice (What is jaundice?), mental status changes, metabolic acidosis, multi-organ failure, rash (What is rash?), renal failure acute. Niacin dosage: 250 Mg Oral O47. During the same period patient was treated with NEOMYCIN (1000 Mg Oral 047) (View Neomycin Review and Neomycin Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6500507-7 | Intraocular Pressure Increased
Patient was taking Niacin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: intraocular pressure increased on Dec 07, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 73 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and. Niacin dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with LATANOPROST (View Latanoprost Review and Latanoprost Label ), DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (2 %) (View Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Review and Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Label ).

6464111-1 | Gout
Adverse event was reported on Nov 30, 2009 by a Female patient taking Niacin (View Usage) (Dosage: ) was diagnosed with blood cholesterol decreased and. Location: UNITED STATES , 50 years of age, weighting 197.0 lb, Patient had the following side effects: gout (What is gout?).

6436518-X | Vision Blurred
on Nov 10, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 72 years of age, weighting 182.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). After Niacin was administered, patient had the following side effects: vision blurred. Niacin dosage: 500 Mg At Bedtime Po.

6428277-1 | Anaphylactic Reaction, Cough, Oropharyngeal Pain, Wheezing
on Nov 04, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 61 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: anaphylactic reaction, cough, oropharyngeal pain, wheezing. Niacin dosage: 500 Mg Every Day Po. Patient was hospitalized.

6426775-8 | Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Anaphylactic Reaction
Patient was taking Niacin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, anaphylactic reaction on Nov 03, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 63 years of age, weighting 281.3 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and. Niacin dosage: 500mg At Bedtime Po. Patient was hospitalized.

6388281-9 | Dyspnoea, Flushing, Rash
Adverse event was reported on Oct 01, 2009 by a Male patient taking Niacin (View Usage) (Dosage: 500 Mg Every Day Po) was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and. Location: UNITED STATES , 32 years of age, weighting 209.0 lb, After Niacin was administered, patient had the following side effects: dyspnoea, flushing, rash (What is rash?).

6356910-1 | Rash
on Sep 10, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 63 years of age, weighting 261.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: rash (What is rash?). Niacin dosage: 1500mg Everyday Po.

6328654-3 | Asthenia, Hepatic Failure, Poisoning, Product Quality Issue
on Aug 25, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 61 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: asthenia, hepatic failure, poisoning (What is poisoning?), product quality issue. Niacin dosage: 1500mg 2x Daily Po. Patient was hospitalized.

6282579-0 | Dizziness, Hepatitis Acute, International Normalised Ratio Increased, Liver Injury, Pleurisy
Patient was taking Niacin (View Usage). After Niacin was administered, patient had the following side effects: dizziness (What is dizziness?), hepatitis acute, international normalised ratio increased, liver injury, pleurisy on Jul 22, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 16 years of age, . Niacin dosage: 50 Mg Qd. During the same period patient was treated with ELAVIL (View Elavil Review and Elavil Label ).

6282579-0 | Dizziness, Hepatitis Acute, International Normalised Ratio Increased, Liver Injury, Pleurisy
Adverse event was reported on Jul 22, 2009 by a Female patient taking Niacin (View Usage) (Dosage: 50 Mg Qd) . Location: UNITED STATES , 16 years of age, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: dizziness (What is dizziness?), hepatitis acute, international normalised ratio increased, liver injury, pleurisy. During the same period patient was treated with ELAVIL (View Elavil Review and Elavil Label ).

6273015-9 | Actinic Keratosis, Erythema, Flushing, Headache
on Jul 16, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 59 years of age, weighting 235.5 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: actinic keratosis, erythema, flushing, headache (What is headache?). Niacin dosage: 1000 Mg Every Day Po.

6246297-7 | Burning Sensation, Dizziness, Nausea, Pruritus, Urticaria
on Jun 24, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 62 years of age, weighting 287.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). After Niacin was administered, patient had the following side effects: burning sensation, dizziness (What is dizziness?), nausea (What is nausea?), pruritus, urticaria. Niacin dosage: 1500 Mg At Bedtime Po.

6234268-6 | Paraesthesia, Pharyngeal Oedema, Respiration Abnormal, Scratch, Skin Burning Sensation
Patient was taking Niacin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: paraesthesia, pharyngeal oedema, respiration abnormal, scratch, skin burning sensation on Jun 16, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 37 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with stress (What is stress?) and. Niacin dosage: 500mg 1 Time Po Only Once.

6222011-6 | Stevens-johnson Syndrome
Adverse event was reported on Jun 08, 2009 by a Male patient taking Niacin (View Usage) (Dosage: 500 Mg Per Day Po) was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and. Location: UNITED STATES , 60 years of age, weighting 230.0 lb, Patient had the following side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome.

6203742-0 | Abdominal Pain Upper, Arthralgia, Chills, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Flatulence, Hyperhidrosis, Hypersomnia, Musculoskeletal Pain
on May 26, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 83 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was treated with Niacin (View Usage). After Niacin was administered, patient had the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, arthralgia, chills, constipation (What is constipation?), diarrhoea, flatulence, hyperhidrosis, hypersomnia, musculoskeletal pain. Niacin dosage: 1 Capule Per Day 1 Capsule Per Day Po.

6203221-0 | Gout
on May 22, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 60 years of age, weighting 240.5 lb, was treated with Niacin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: gout (What is gout?). Niacin dosage: 1000 Mg Every Day Po.

6186805-8 | Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Hyperglycaemia, Rash
Patient was taking Niacin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: hepatic enzyme increased, hyperglycaemia, rash (What is rash?) on May 08, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 47 years of age, weighting 226.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and. Niacin dosage: 1000 Mg Bid Po.

6143062-6 | Pruritus, Urticaria
Adverse event was reported on Apr 01, 2009 by a Male patient taking Niacin (View Usage) (Dosage: 1000 Mg Every Day Po) . Location: UNITED STATES , 80 years of age, weighting 192.9 lb, After Niacin was administered, patient had the following side effects: pruritus, urticaria. Patient was hospitalized.

6119740-1 | Coronary Artery Occlusion, Musculoskeletal Chest Pain, Myocardial Infarction, Thrombosis
on Mar 11, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 67 years of age, was treated with Niacin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: coronary artery occlusion, musculoskeletal chest pain, myocardial infarction, thrombosis. Niacin dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with MEVACOR (View Mevacor Review and Mevacor Label ), ZOCOR (View Zocor Review and Zocor Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6075117-9 | Pruritus, Rash, Urticaria
on Feb 10, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 64 years of age, weighting 236.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: pruritus, rash (What is rash?), urticaria. Niacin dosage: 1000 Mg At Bedtime Po. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN (20 Mg At Bedtime Po) (View Simvastatin Review and Simvastatin Label ).

6062558-9 | Ear Discomfort, Erythema, Flushing, Product Quality Issue
Patient was taking Niacin (View Usage). After Niacin was administered, patient had the following side effects: ear discomfort, erythema, flushing, product quality issue on Feb 02, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 58 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood triglycerides increased and. Niacin dosage: 1 Caplet One Or Two A Day Po.

6046187-9 | Erythema, Flushing, Pruritus, Rash
Adverse event was reported on Jan 21, 2009 by a Male patient taking Niacin (View Usage) (Dosage: 500 Mg At Bedtime Po) was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and. Location: UNITED STATES , 61 years of age, weighting 209.0 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: erythema, flushing, pruritus, rash (What is rash?).

6044424-8 | Dizziness, Flushing
on Jan 15, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 218.5 lb, was treated with Niacin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: dizziness (What is dizziness?), flushing. Niacin dosage: 500mg Tablet Sa 500 Mg Qhs Oral. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL (View Atenolol Review and Atenolol Label ), ECASA (ASPIRIN ENTERIC COATED) (View Ecasa (aspirin Enteric Coated) Review and Ecasa (aspirin Enteric Coated) Label ), ERGOCALCIFEROL (View Ergocalciferol Review and Ergocalciferol Label ), HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (View Hydrochlorothiazide Review and Hydrochlorothiazide Label ), LIPITOR (View Lipitor Review and Lipitor Label ), LISINOPRIL (View Lisinopril Review and Lisinopril Label ).

6032784-3 | Anorexia, Blood Creatinine Increased, Blood Urea Increased, Fatigue, Transaminases Increased, Weight Decreased
on Jan 07, 2009 Female patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with arteriosclerosis, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). After Niacin was administered, patient had the following side effects: anorexia, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, fatigue, transaminases increased, weight decreased. Niacin dosage: 1000 Mg. Bid Po.

6030543-9 | Anxiety, Dizziness, Fear, Feeling Hot, Flushing, Head Discomfort, Panic Attack, Pruritus, Vision Blurred
Patient was taking Niacin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: anxiety (What is anxiety?), dizziness (What is dizziness?), fear, feeling hot, flushing, head discomfort, panic attack, pruritus, vision blurred on Jan 06, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 20 years of age, weighting 162.0 lb, . Niacin dosage: 100 Mg First Time Po.

5988616-2 | Anaphylactic Reaction, Syncope
Adverse event was reported on Dec 08, 2008 by a Female patient taking Niacin (View Usage) (Dosage: 500mg Daily Po) was diagnosed with alopecia and. Location: UNITED STATES , 58 years of age, Patient had the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction, syncope. Patient was hospitalized.

5940235-X | Flushing, Nausea
on Oct 31, 2008 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 48 years of age, weighting 163.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). After Niacin was administered, patient had the following side effects: flushing, nausea (What is nausea?). Niacin dosage: 500 Mg At Bedtime Po.

5927624-4 | Intraocular Pressure Increased
on Oct 16, 2008 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 73 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: intraocular pressure increased. Niacin dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with LANTANOPROST (View Lantanoprost Review and Lantanoprost Label ), DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (2 %) (View Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Review and Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Label ).

5910848-X | Anxiety, Blood Pressure Systolic Increased, Headache, Heart Rate Increased, Product Quality Issue, Restlessness
Patient was taking Niacin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: anxiety (What is anxiety?), blood pressure systolic increased, headache (What is headache?), heart rate increased, product quality issue, restlessness on Oct 06, 2008 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 74 years of age, weighting 142.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood triglycerides increased and. Niacin dosage: .

5900001-8 | Flushing
Adverse event was reported on Sep 26, 2008 by a Male patient taking Niacin (View Usage) (Dosage: 500 Mg At Bedtime Po) was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and. Location: UNITED STATES , 77 years of age, weighting 182.0 lb, After Niacin was administered, patient had the following side effects: flushing.

5878407-5 | Intraocular Pressure Increased
on Aug 28, 2008 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 73 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: intraocular pressure increased. Niacin dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with LANTANOPROST (View Lantanoprost Review and Lantanoprost Label ), DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (2 %) (View Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Review and Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Label ).

5875390-3 | Intraocular Pressure Increased
on Aug 30, 2008 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 73 years of age, was treated with Niacin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: intraocular pressure increased. Niacin dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with LANTANOPROST (View Lantanoprost Review and Lantanoprost Label ), DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (2 %) (View Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Review and Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Label ).

5867116-4 | Eczema, Rash Erythematous, Rash Pruritic
Patient was taking Niacin (View Usage). After Niacin was administered, patient had the following side effects: eczema (What is eczema?), rash erythematous, rash pruritic on Aug 28, 2008 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 70 years of age, weighting 197.9 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and. Niacin dosage: 500 Mg Every Day Po. Patient was hospitalized.

5860736-2 | Chills, Coagulopathy, Dehydration, Dizziness, Feeling Cold, Hyperglycaemia, Hypoglycaemia, Metabolic Acidosis
Adverse event was reported on Jan 07, 2008 by a Female patient taking Niacin (View Usage) (Dosage: ) . Location: UNITED STATES , 17 years of age, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: chills, coagulopathy, dehydration, dizziness (What is dizziness?), feeling cold, hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia, metabolic acidosis. During the same period patient was treated with MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE (View Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Review and Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Label ), PAROXETINE HYDROCHOLORIDE (View Paroxetine Hydrocholoride Review and Paroxetine Hydrocholoride Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

5848285-9 | Burning Sensation, Flushing, Hypertension, Paraesthesia, Tachycardia, Tremor
on Aug 14, 2008 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 65 years of age, weighting 123.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: burning sensation, flushing, hypertension, paraesthesia, tachycardia, tremor. Niacin dosage: 500 Mg. Daily. Patient was hospitalized.

5804319-9 | Asthenia, Dizziness, Feeling Abnormal, Flushing, Swelling Face
on Jul 07, 2008 Female patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). After Niacin was administered, patient had the following side effects: asthenia, dizziness (What is dizziness?), feeling abnormal, flushing, swelling face. Niacin dosage: 500mg Qd Po. During the same period patient was treated with MULTI VITAMIN (View Multi-vitamin Review and Multi-vitamin Label ), VITAMIN B COMPLEX CAP (View Vitamin B Complex Cap Review and Vitamin B Complex Cap Label ), TOPROL XL (View Toprol-xl Review and Toprol-xl Label ), TRICOR (View Tricor Review and Tricor Label ), FISH OIL (View Fish Oil Review and Fish Oil Label ), FLAX OIL (View Flax Oil Review and Flax Oil Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), MAGNESIUM (View Magnesium Review and Magnesium Label ).

5778503-7 | Dizziness, Flushing, Unevaluable Event
Patient was taking Niacin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: dizziness (What is dizziness?), flushing, unevaluable event on Jun 18, 2008 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 73 years of age, weighting 202.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and. Niacin dosage: 500 Mg Every Day Po.

5778392-0 | Arthralgia, Blood Uric Acid Increased, Gout, Joint Swelling, Oedema Peripheral, Pain In Extremity
Adverse event was reported on Jun 18, 2008 by a Male patient taking Niacin (View Usage) (Dosage: 1000 Mg Every Day Po) was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and. Location: UNITED STATES , 66 years of age, Patient had the following side effects: arthralgia, blood uric acid increased, gout (What is gout?), joint swelling, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity.

5776505-8 | Abdominal Pain Upper, Blood Pressure Decreased, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Heart Rate Decreased, Syncope
on Jun 17, 2008 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 47 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). After Niacin was administered, patient had the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, blood pressure decreased, chest pain (What is chest pain?), dizziness (What is dizziness?), dyspnoea, heart rate decreased, syncope. Niacin dosage: 1 Tablet Once A Day Po. Patient was hospitalized.

5750323-9 | Anorexia, Renal Failure Acute, Rhabdomyolysis
on May 21, 2008 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 68 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Niacin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: anorexia, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Niacin dosage: 1000 Mg Every Day Po. Patient was hospitalized.

5735917-9 | Fatigue
Patient was taking Niacin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: fatigue on May 09, 2008 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 55 years of age, weighting 198.0 lb, was diagnosed with high density lipoprotein abnormal and. Niacin dosage: 250 Mg 1 Per Day Po. Patient was hospitalized.

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Be aware of the following potential Niacin risks to be aware of: 1. Watch for any Serious adverse events, such as life-threatening situation, which can require an admission to hospital or longer-than-expected hospital stay, permanent disability, birth defect, miscarriage, stillbirth, or birth with serious disease requires medical care to prevent permanent damage
2. Any potential Niacin quality problem: suspected counterfeit product, potentially contaminated product indicated by suspicious odor or unusual color, inaccurate or unreadable product labeling
3. Potential Niacin use error: mixing up products with similar drug names or packaging, taking wrong dose of a drug because of confusing dosing instructions on label
4. When applicable, Problems with different manufacturer of same medicine: not getting same results from a generic drug as a brand name drug, or from another generic

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