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Why has domperidone not been approved by the fda?
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Domperidone: " FDA's concern about the potential health risks associated with the use of domperidone in lactating women. These risks include cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, and sudden death." (https://www.nabp.net/news/domperidone-not-fda-approved-should-not-be-marketed-in-the-us-fda-stresses)
Answered 5/17/2015
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