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Have you ever felt worse after taking a new medicatior)? Well, one study published in Scie
might not be the drug's fault but may result from
Translational Medicine suggests that such
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the "inactive" ingredients in the drug, such as binding materials, dyes, preservatives, and flavoring
in certain patients who are
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agents. The report indicates that these inert ingredients can cause allergic reactions or adverse effects
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such compounds as gluten, lactose, or special dyes. The study
analyzed a database of more than 42,000 prescription medicines and over-the-counter medicines,
finding that an average pill consists of eight inactive ingredients._23. some containing 20 or even
more. Most of the worrisome ingredients are in small amounts in most medications, the
tiniest amount can add up because 39 percent of the seniors have been found to take at least five
prescription medicines daily. The study advises that color-free or preservative-free drug products.
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all, the potential impact of these inert ingredients can never be underestimated.
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