Highlights from Beware the Nocebo Effect New York Times Aug 2012

• reviewed 31 studies,

• 11 % of people in fibromyalgia trial dropped out because of side effects to placebo

• 5% migraine or tension drug trials

• 4 % to 26 %. Statins

• 44% of lactose intolerant complained when given glucose

• 44% of those told might have erectile dysfunction, vs only 15% if not told

  PDF of the study is attached at the bottom of this page