This disclosure relates to methods of authorizing distribution of complement-inhibiting drugs to patients who have a complement-associated disorder in a manner to ensure that the patients are aware of the possible dangers of discontinuing treatment with the drugs. A database is prepared comprising patient information including experiencing adverse clinical events after discontinuing the drug treatment. The information in the database is collected and may be reported. The patients are given a warning as to adverse events that may occur if treatment with the complement inhibiting drugs is discontinued.
