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   What are the most common drug side effects?

   • From the homely aspirin to the most sophisticated prescription medicine on the market, all drugs come with side effects. Many are minor, some are just an inconvenience, a few are serious, and some are just plain strange. Perhaps the most common set of side effects for drugs that work inside your body involves the gastrointestinal system.

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   Do medications have side effects?

   • You may have been prescribed medication to control a health condition, lower your blood pressure, help your heart work better, or to prevent a heart attack or stroke. But all medications come with possible side effects.

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   What is the difference between a drug reaction and a side effect?

   • An adverse drug reaction is always negative. A side effect is simply a secondary effect of a medication, which may be harmful, neutral, or even beneficial. For example, some medications that cause fatigue as a side effect may be a problem for some people but could be used as a sleep aid for others. A drug allergy is a serious matter.

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   Why do medications cause side effects?

   • There are several reasons why medicines can cause side effects. Sometimes, the intended effect of the drug can cause issues. For example, blood thinners are designed to reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke, by making blood less likely to clot and cause a heart attack or stroke.

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   What is an adverse drug reaction?

   • An adverse drug reaction is defined as an unintended effect of a medication that is harmful or unpleasant. While several other terms are similar, they all have different meanings. An adverse reaction usually refers to clinical signs and symptoms—what you experience while taking a medication.

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   What factors affect drug side effects?

   • Several other factors also play a significant role in the likelihood of side effects. Some notable examples include: Genetics: Pharmacogenetics is the name given to the study of how your genes influence your reaction to drugs and genetic factors account for 20-95% of patient variability.

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3. bnf.nice.org.uk › adverse-reactions-to-drugsAdverse reactions to drugs | Medicines guidance | BNF | NICE

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   Suspected adverse drug reactions to any therapeutic agent should be reported, including drugs (self-medication as well as those prescribed), blood products, vaccines, radiographic contrast media, complementary, homeopathic and herbal products.

   • Common: 1 in 100 to 1 in 10
   • Very common: greater than 1 in 10

   • Rare: 1 in 10 000 to 1 in 1000
   • Very rare: less than 1 in 10 000

4. www.bhf.org.uk › medication-side-effects-tipsMedication side effects: how to deal with them - BHF

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   Some side effects, such as problems with sex, might feel difficult or embarrassing to talk about at first, but they will have heard similar questions before, and can help you find a solution. They may be able to suggest changes, such as a lower dose, or splitting the dose across the day.

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6. www.drugs.com › article › drug-side-effectsHow to Manage Common Drug Side Effects - Drugs.com

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   • Overview
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   • List of Common Drug Side Effects
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   Every drug has side effects. How vulnerable you are to these side effects depends on many different factors, which can be generally grouped as patient-related, drug-related, and environmentally or socially-related. Find out if you have any characteristics that will increase your susceptibility to drug-related reactions, and what you can do to manag...

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   Every one of us is unique. However, certain individual factors make some of us more likely to develop side effects than others. The most significant of these factors is age. The very young and the very old are ALWAYS more susceptible to unwanted reactions. Children are not small adults. The way their bodies absorb metabolize and eliminate drugs dif...

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   Several other factors also play a significant role in the likelihood of side effects. Some notable examples include: 1. Genetics:Pharmacogenetics is the name given to the study of how your genes influence your reaction to drugs and genetic factors account for 20-95% of patient variability. This field of pharmacology is rapidly evolving and testing ...

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   Drug-related influences include: 1. The dose of the drug:The higher the dosage the greater the risk of side effects 2. The formulation used:For example, inhaled steroids directly target the lungs and produce fewer side effects than oral steroids that have more of a body-wide effect 3. How the drug is absorbed, metabolized, distributed, and eliminat...

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   Environmentally or socially-related influences include: 1. Level of alcohol intake:Alcohol can intensify some side effects such as drowsiness, confusion, changes in blood pressure, abnormal behavior, respiratory depression, and nausea and vomiting 2. Smoking:The hepatic enzymes CYP 1A2 and 2B6 are induced by cigarette smoking. These enzymes metabol...

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   The following table lists some of the more commonly encountered drug-related side effects and suggestions for their management.

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7. www.webmd.com › a-to-z-guides › drug-side-effectsCommon Drug Side Effects: Types & FDA Regulations - WebMD

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   Mar 16, 2024 · From the homely aspirin to the most sophisticated prescription medicine on the market, all drugs come with side effects. Many are minor, some are just an inconvenience, a few are serious, and...

8. www.drugs.com › sfxDrug Side Effects Information on Over 5000 Medications

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   From common to rare, mild to severe, research the side effects of thousands of medications. Know more.

9. www.verywellhealth.com › what-is-an-adverseAdverse Reaction to a Medication or Drug - Verywell Health

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   3 days ago · Discuss all potential allergies and known side effects with your doctor before you take prescription or OTC medication. Check the information included with the medication for common drug reactions, allergens, and interactions. Search the FDALabel database to check for specific adverse reactions.

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    Jun 3, 2024 · Some medication side effects may be more serious than you know. Learn the signs to watch for and what they could mean.