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    FDA - tough job. Company produces new drug they THINK work and they THINK doesn't have bad side effects. People clamor for it. FDA wants to test it. OK, fine, how long do they test it before giving an OK? Sometimes the really nasty side effects like heart valve damage or death don't show up as statistically significant for several years. And in this particular case "may not work so only use as a last resort." ???? WTF? If I'm down to "last resort" I don't think I'm going to pick a drug that "may not work" - I'm thinking maybe an off-label or not-yet-approved drug.

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