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This is likely why doctors did not pick up on Vioxx-induced heart attacks and strokes.<\/p>\n<p>It used to be that the only way the FDA learned about unexpected drug reactions was from the manufacturer or health care professionals. These reports were usually submitted on paper. In truth, though, physicians have no incentive to submit such reports. They are not rewarded and may actually have to spend hours chasing down details and answering questions from the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p>Patients, on the other hand, have a lot of incentive to report their drug problems. Many people are motivated to help others avoid experiencing the same complications. Now, there is a way for consumers to report adverse drug reactions directly to the FDA using a program called MedWatch (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medwatch\">www.fda.gov\/medwatch<\/a>). 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