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An investigation has raised serious questions about a widely used medicine. 最近的一项调查，让一种大家常用的药受到了严重质疑。

According to internal documents, 内部文件显示，

the drug's maker was aware of possible side effects years before they were made public. 早在这些副作用被公之于众的好几年之前，药企其实就已经知道了。

Former staff say concerns were raised inside the company but quietly ignored. 有前员工透露，公司内部之前就有人提出过担忧，但都被悄悄压下去了。

Doctors who prescribed the drug say they were never fully informed of the risks. 开过这种药的医生也表示，他们根本没被全面告知过相关风险。

The company insists the medicine is safe and approved by regulators. 不过这家公司坚称药品是安全的，而且通过了监管部门的审批。

Health authorities have said they will review the new evidence. 卫生部门则表示，他们会重新审查这些新证据。

Patients' groups are demanding answers and, in some cases, compensation. 患者团体要求给个说法，有些还提出了赔偿要求。

Experts say the case highlights the need for greater openness in the industry. 专家表示，这件事说明医药行业必须要更加公开透明。

The documents were shared with reporters by a whistleblower. 这些文件是一位举报人爆料给记者的。

Regulators are expected to make a statement in the coming days. 预计监管部门在这几天就会作出正式表态。