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One-Third Of New Drugs Had Safety Problems After FDA Approval

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The anti-inflammatory drug Bextra was taken off the market because it increased the risk of heart attack and stroke.

More than 70 drugs approved by the FDA from 2001 to 2010 ran into safety concerns that prompted withdrawals from the market, "black box" warnings or other actions.

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