Key points from article :
New drugs can be lifesaving, but sometimes the new drug turns out to be worse than older treatments.
Even after drug approval, some important side effects can be missed.
FDA announced alerts, warnings, or recalls on one-third of all drugs approved between 2001 and 2010.
FDA issued “black box warning” about the risks of febuxostat, allopurinol should be tried first.
Higher rate of blood clots in the lungs was found among users of tofacitinib (Xeljanz).
If you develop a side effect from a medication stop taking the drug and consult with your doctor.
The study was published in JAMA journal.
