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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    FDA downplayed serious possible side effects of popular asthma drug

    More than 12 million Americans take Singulair. For decades, doctors and regulators ignored alarming side effects like aggressive behavior and suicidal thoughts.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 22, 2024 • 1 min read

    More than 12 million Americans take Singulair. For decades, doctors and regulators ignored alarming side effects like aggressive behavior and suicidal thoughts.

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    3 of 5
    Inside June Carter’s prolific music career, before and after Johnny Cash
    1. 0:00Should Biden focus his reelection campaign on abortion?
    2. 9:42Could allegations against Georgia DA derail Trump’s election interference case?
    3. 18:09FDA downplayed serious possible side effects of popular asthma drugYou’re reading this
    4. 26:28June Carter was a respected musician before and after Johnny Cash
    5. 43:12Tara VanDerveer becomes winningest coach in college hoops history
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