I technically use my own 'algorithm' before taking any new medications. It isn't sophisticated at all. However, I'm surprised the medical community is completely ignoring the fact that some medications have support groups. While that doesn't mean a drug might be unsafe, it definitely can point towards some adverse affect that was missed in the studies. If you try to find any groups for penicillin, you will nearly find nothing....now look at accutane.

Basically, pharmaceutical marketing is causing doctors to be really misinformed and a lot of doctors lack knowledge about updates from the FDA on certain drugs. They often prescribe medication which are more dangerous than others.

I am thinking about creating my own little tool to research drugs before taking them.