
269. Bad Medicine, Part 2: (Drug) Trials and Tribulations
Freakonomics Radio
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Are There Real Adverse Events When You Only Use One Sex?
Eight of the last ten drugs pulled from market were because of a profound sex difference. In 19 93, congress required that women be included in all late stage clinical trials unless it was a drug taken only by men. Eight hours after taking an ambion, 10 to 15 % of women had enough zolpidem in their system to impair daily function,. compared to three percent of men. The f d a's ultimate recommendation women should take a smaller dose than men.
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