Understanding the Past: Why Was Doxylamine Withdrawn?
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In 1983, the popular morning sickness medication Bendectin, which contained the active ingredient doxylamine, was voluntarily removed from the market by its manufacturer, Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, due to financial pressures from lawsuits. This withdrawal occurred despite overwhelming scientific evidence showing no link between Bendectin and birth defects. The complex story of why was doxylamine withdrawn reveals a crucial intersection of scientific fact, public fear, and legal strategy.
