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UK regulators warn of ocular side effects after treatment with Sanofi's Dupixent

Fierce Pharma

UK regulators warn of ocular side effects after treatment with Sanofi's Dupixent. Wed, 11/30/2022 - 10:55.

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Drug side effects should be easier to understand

World of DTC Marketing

According to the AMA one of the key reasons for non-adherence is that patients may be frightened of potential side effects. Additionally, patients report not taking their medication because they may have witnessed side effects experienced by a friend or family member who was taking the same or similar medication.

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Seeking full approval in Alzheimer's, Eisai dives into prominent Leqembi side effect

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Seeking full approval in Alzheimer's, Eisai dives into prominent Leqembi side effect fkansteiner Fri, 03/31/2023 - 11:30

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Apellis flags needle problems in hunt for Syfovre side effect source

Fierce Pharma

While nothing is certain yet, Apellis may be homing in on the source of a rare but serious side effect tied to its world-first geographic atrophy drug Syfovre. While nothing is certain yet, Apellis may be homing in on the source of a rare but serious side effect tied to its world-first geographic atrophy drug Syfovre.

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Novo’s obesity drug has serious warnings and barriers to overcome

World of DTC Marketing

Can diabetes patients really stay adherent to a drug for 63 weeks in which 85% of patients report GI side effects and will insurance cover the cost? Wegovy’s most common side effects were gastrointestinal problems, including nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting which was reported by 80% of patients according to USA Today.

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Lilly touts new Kisunla regimen that reduces side effects

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Eli Lilly says a new starting dose regimen for its Alzheimer's disease therapy Kisunla reduces the risk of side effects that have stood in the way of approvals and reimbursement decisions for drugs in its class.Simply shifting one vial of the anti-amyloid antibody from the first infusion to the third infusion of the titration phase of dosing – the (..)

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Metformin helps manage weight gain side effect of SGAs

European Pharmaceutical Review

SGAs used to treat bipolar disorder are often effective at helping young patients’ mental health improve but can have significant side effects including elevated blood pressure and glucose, increased appetite, as well as weight gain.