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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
What is a drug side effect?
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.

What are the symptoms of a drug side effect?
Drug side effects can cause a wide range of symptoms such as nausea, headache, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, rashes, fatigue, and fever.

How does the doctor treat a drug side effect?
Treatment for drug side effects may include stopping or reducing the dose of a medication or taking the medications with food.

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Last Updated: May 29, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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