EU OKs Continued Use Of Etifoxine For Anxiety Despite Toxicity Concerns

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The EMA frequently reviews the benefit/risk profile of medicines • Source: Alamy

The anxiolytic etifoxine can continue to be given to patients with anxiety disorders provided they have not previously experienced severe dermatological or hepatic side-effects after taking the drug, the European Medicines Agency has advised.

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