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How common are drug side effects?
All medicines carry a risk of side effects, which are usually listed in the patient information leaflet. Most are mild and temporary, but some can be serious. Regulators weigh the benefits of a drug against its potential risks. The 1,100 Viagra reports represent a small fraction of its total users over five years.
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