[ladyjane]

I just scanned a couple of articles and see that there are a handful of meds that cause adverse drug reactions, BUT these are medications that are very successful and necessary in certain medical conditions. Warfarin and insulin are at the top of the list...if they are not used correctly, then yes, there will be adverse events. I don't know if they classify that as a "reaction" or "event" or if they are the same.

Same thing with Vioxx. It was a very effective drug and I was extremely upset when it was removed from the market. I knew the side effects when it was prescribed....I used it as it was intended to be used and I had no medical issues that would increase the likelihood of a reaction. It was like a miracle drug for me and nothing has ever been the same since. I don't care much for narcotics and take Ibuprofen daily. It too can cause problems if not used correctly. Many people did not take Vioxx properly and sadly it was overused and prescribed to people who had were high risk for cardiac issues.