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Old 08-04-2015, 07:57 AM
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This is a comprehensive list of potential side effects:

http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-13...st-sideeffects

This is why this drug is not popular today, or used much.

The prolongation of QT is concerning as it affects the heart.
More on QT issues:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3221427/

http://www.bmj.com/content/346/bmj.f288
There is a risk with the heart rhythm but it appears less than with some other drugs.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2771193/
this shows a risk, but a small one.
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