>Perhaps the most useful statistic would be: What percentage of users of a >particular drug suffer side effects? It sounds simple, but I suspect that a >meaningful representative result is beyond the resources of this list. It >would be no use to usto have an inaccurate result, nor would it be fair to >the drug manufacturers to point the finger at the wrong manufacturer. > >-- >Brian Collins <[log in to unmask]> Brian--I am under the impression that the percentages /frequencies of side effects are reported in the package inserts of meds--would that be different from what you are suggesting? Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 79/8 Oxford, OH [log in to unmask] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ask me about the CARE list for* * Parkinson's caregivers ! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *