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Harmful effects of medicines on the digestive system
Wednesday 1 June 2022, 12:05 AM

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Pharmacists need to be continually mindful of the potential harms from medication. Gastroenterologist Alan Fraser outlines various gastrointestinal side effects of prescribed medications
The possible effects of medication on the liver are well recognised but the effects on the gastrointestinal tract are less well recognised. In fact,
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- Jahromi SR, Togha M, Fesharaki SH, et al. Gastrointestinal adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs in intractable epileptic patients. Seizure 2011;20(4):343–46.