Understanding the Past: Why Was Sominex Taken Off the Market?
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In 1979, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiated a voluntary recall of over-the-counter drugs containing methapyrilene after it was linked to cancer in lab animals. This regulatory action is a key reason why was Sominex taken off the market during that period, though the product's history involves multiple formula changes and withdrawals for various safety and efficacy concerns.
