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The cohort included 62 patients (mean age 56.1\u00a0years; 40.3% female). Most comments concerned potential risks rather than confirmed harm: 54.4% were classified as potential side effects and 21.6% as potential loss of effectiveness. Interactions were the most frequent subcategory (45.6%), followed by dosage problems (14.3%). Tacrolimus was the most commonly commented on drug, often due to interactions with metamizole\/dipyrone, resulting in fluctuating tacrolimus levels. Other frequent issues included QTc-prolonging combinations (e.g., domperidone with escitalopram or amiodarone in addition to itraconazole) and reduced levothyroxine absorption due to divalent cations. Only five comments reflected actual adverse outcomes, indicating overall high drug safety. 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