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Monday, January 17, 2011

Acute liver failure associated with dronedarone (Multaq)

The “Dear Doctor” letter.


More details from the drug company.


FDA warning, Steve Nissen weighs in.

Posted by Robert W Donnell at 7:06 AM
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