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> >From: janet paterson > >Subject: NEWS: FDA warns new PD drug may contribute to liver failure > > > >FDA warns new Parkinson's drug may contribute to liver failure > > > >WASHINGTON (November 16, 1998 7:45 p.m. EST http://www.nandotimes.com) -- A > new drug used to treat Parkinson's disease may cause fatal liver damage and > should be reserved for severe cases where other therapies proved futile, the > government warned on Monday. > > > >Roche sent letters to thousands of U.S. doctors Monday explaining the new > warnings, but did not immediately say whether it would issue similar > warnings in Canada and Europe. > Be advised that according to the French Parkliste, Tasmar has been withdrawn by the manufacturer from the market in France.