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Health warnings must be added to controversial pain drug Nolotil after years of campaigning by the Olive Press AN Olive Press campaign against a lethal painkiller drug has won a key victory. Manufacturers of Nolotil - blamed for the death of at least 40 expats and tourists - have had to send a fresh warning to all health centres and doctors around Spain. The note, which went out last month, warns of ‘dangerous’ side effects to watch out for after taking the drug. It follows an EU investigation, which concluded it was necessary to update the drug’s safety information. In particular, it warns how the drug can cause ‘agranulocytosis’, or the depletion of white blood cells, which can lead to a weakened immune system, organ failure and occasionally death. Though statistically rare, the deadly side effects are believed to be more common among northern Europeans due to genetic differences. The warning lists a series of symptoms to look out for and says they can appear even after the treatment is finished. Among the side effects are a sore throat, fever, shivers and pain in the mouth, nose and genitals.
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