Can't click on buttons in Safari ???

When I use Safari (5.0.5) I sometimes can't click on buttons on websites... For example I can't click on the "Search" button in Google or the "Login" button on Facebook. When I click the buttons nothing happens! I have tried to reset Safari but it doesn 't help.
The problem can only be solved by restarting my iMac or by logging off.
Does anyone have the same problem ?

Ok...
First, it's always good to have a backup browser installed. I use Firefox or Google Chrome.
For Safari...  try Safari in another user account on your Mac. See if the same thing happens there.

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