A patient is beginning to take the antiallergy drug cromolyn. Which of the following adverse drug reactions occurs most commonly with use of this drug?
a. Headache
b. Cough
c. Bronchospasm
d. Chest pain
ANS: A
Headache is the most common adverse effect from antiallergy drugs.
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