Formoterol For Asthma: Evidence Of Serious Adverse Effects, Cochrane Researchers Review

ScienceDaily (Oct. 17, 2008) — Asthma sufferers who regularly take the beta2-agonist formoterol are more likely to suffer non-fatal serious adverse events than those given placebos. A review carried out by Cochrane Researchers showed a significantly increased risk for people who took the drug once or twice daily for at least 12 weeks.

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