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What is the definition or description of: sensitivity to medication?
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A few answers: Firstly a "sensitivity" can be understood as an allergy This can be not only to the drug itself but other ingredients added to the drug to make tablets, capsules,etc. Sensitivity can also be related to an individuals over reaction to a drug's effects. This can be due to a difference in elimination,, metabolism or your genetic makeup in general.
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