Women are most at risk of suffering adverse reactions to drugs, research reveals

Women and patients on a higher number of medicines are at greater risk of suffering an adverse drug reaction, a study found.

More than a quarter of people on long-term medication experienced at least one adverse drug reaction (ADR) over six years.

Those prescribed 10 or more medicines had a threefold increased risk of experiencing a reaction such as nausea and swelling.

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