Death by own action risks studied in drugs for physical ailments
Families of Cody Miller and Douglas Briggs allege drugs prescribed for allergies and pain triggered fatal mental states. FDA broadened scrutiny beyond psychiatric meds to asthma and epilepsy drugs. Pfizer and Merck defend safety while lawsuits multiply and researchers seek better premarket risk tools.
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Douglas Briggs
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Merck & Co
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Merck
Pfizer
Andrew Briggs
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