Discuss the dangers of the drug Halcion and why it was approved under questionable circumstances. Provide specific examples.

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Halcion reportedly led to people suffering from amnesia, anxiety, bizarre delusions, hostile paranoia, and delirious behavior. Company failed to address some of the issues with Halcion so it could be placed on the market. In 1992, President George Bush vomited and fainted at a state dinner in Japan after taking Halcion.

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