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What is Contraindication?

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Contraindication

A contraindication is a situation in which a medicine or procedure should not be used because the risk clearly outweighs any possible benefit.

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In plain words

Every FDA drug label has a Contraindications section.

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Why it matters

A single contraindication, such as a family history of MTC, can rule out an entire class of weight-loss medicines.

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A contraindication is a situation in which a medicine or procedure should not be used because the risk clearly outweighs any possible benefit.

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