Hidden compounds in many medications can trigger allergies
An analysis of 42,000 pill recipes shows 93 percent have potentially problematic ingredients
TOUGH PILL TO SWALLOW The inactive ingredients in many pills and capsules may trigger allergic reactions or intolerances in some patients.
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For some patients, the so-called inactive ingredients in pills may be more active than previously thought.
Every pill contains a pharmaceutical drug with some therapeutic effect on the body, as well as a mixture of inactive compounds added to boost the medication’s effectiveness or simply to make the pill more palatable.