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Toxicity, Headache and Migraine Glossary

by Teri Robert
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Updated: July 5, 2006

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Definition: An adverse effect produced by a drug that is detrimental to the participant's health. The level of toxicity associated with a drug will vary depending on the condition which the drug is used to treat.

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
Examples: Some drugs, if they don't clear the blood stream as they should, can present a toxicity problem.
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