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...they were assigned, often because it wasn't working or had intolerable side effects. Zyprexa did best (merely 64% dropped out), but, yup, it carries a high risk of weight gain and diabetes. Three other second-generation drugs turned out to be no more effective than the old one, Trilanfon (perphenazine)-a cousin of the sledgehammers but with a somewhat better picture on side effects. As a matter of fact, by one measure, you're better off with the old drug: it costs about $45 a month, while the new ones cost $400 to $500 more...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Viewpoint: Why New Drugs Don't Live Up to the Hype | 9/30/2005 | See Source »

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