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Painkiller pulled from market at FDA request

WASHINGTON — A controversial prescription painkiller was pulled off the market Friday at the request of federal regulators because of concerns the drug can cause fatal heart problems.

Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals Inc., of Newport, Ky., which makes Darvon, agreed to withdraw the medication....

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