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Drug Side Effect Definition
Common names:
  • Adverse Drug Reaction
  • Drug Reaction
  • Drug Side Effect
  • Medication Reaction
  • Medication Side Effect
  • Side Effect Drug
  • Side Effect Medication
A person with a drug side effect has a symptom or illness that is caused by a medication. In most cases, a side effect is undesirable. Almost all drugs are capable of causing side effects.
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Last Updated: Jul 17, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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