Have you ever wondered why the risks associated with popular prescription drugs seem to trail their aggressive promotion, sometimes by years? Certainly, as millions use brand name drugs, dangerous side effects and adverse events are seen that did not emerge in much smaller clinical trials. Who knew? But also, Pharma has a financial reason to suppress dangerous side effects: it’s the same reason Hollywood doesn’t want a movie to be called a dog until millions see it. Make all the money you can before the truth gets out.
GERD medicines and antidepressants are among Pharma’s top cash cows. But concerning risks continue to emerge as both drug classes are not the blockbusters they once were.
