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Idiosyncratic Drug Reactions: Understanding Rare and Unpredictable Side Effects

Idiosyncratic Drug Reactions: Understanding Rare and Unpredictable Side Effects

Idiosyncratic drug reactions are rare, unpredictable side effects that can be life-threatening. Unlike common side effects, they occur in a small number of people due to genetic and immune factors, often weeks after starting a drug. Learn how they’re diagnosed, why they cause drug withdrawals, and what you can do to stay safe.