Harmful effects of medicines on the digestive system

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Harmful effects of medicines on the digestive system

By Alan Fraser
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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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