Spanish Children Develop Rare ‘Werewolf Syndrome’ After Major Medicine Confusion

Spanish Children Develop Rare ‘Werewolf Syndrome’ After Major Medicine Confusion
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At least 17 children in Costa Del Sol, Spain, have developed hypertrichosis— a condition known colloquially as “werewolf syndrome.” They had taken a medication that contained a drug they didn’t expect.

The children—including some babies, were given a syrup supposedly containing omeprazole to treat acid and indigestion symptoms.