Why Zero-Side-Effect Drugs Are Impossible

Is a drug with zero side effects even theoretically possible? In this episode, we unpack the biological and statistical reasons why the answer is no. From beta blockers flooding lungs instead of clearing arteries, to FDA calculus that trades risk against disease severity, we explore why every powerful medicine is a double-edged sword—and why “safe” never means “risk-free.” Episode 3900 — myweirdprompts.com/n/3900 (permanent short link: myweirdprompts.com/120289)