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Can you pull the FDA adverse event data for atorvastatin so I can compare the serious event rates and demographic breakdown with what's being reported? I want to make sure we're making an informed decision."},{"title":"Researcher analyzing drug safety across populations","prompt":"I'm studying whether certain age groups experience higher rates of serious adverse events with ACE inhibitors. Can you get me the FDA FAERS demographic breakdown for lisinopril — specifically how many serious and fatal events were reported across different age categories?"},{"title":"Patient advocate preparing for medical consultation","prompt":"My doctor recommended starting me on metoprolol, but I want to go in informed. 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