{"id":23342,"date":"2020-06-26T05:43:18","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T05:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=23342"},"modified":"2023-08-29T06:59:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T06:59:43","slug":"side-effect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/side-effect\/","title":{"rendered":"Side effect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A consequence other than the one(s) for which an agent or measure is used, as the adverse effects produced by a drug, especially on a tissue or organ system other than the one sought to be benefited by its administration.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A secondary drug effect different from the principal effect for which the drug is taken. Most side effects are undesirable but cause only minor annoyances; others may cause serious problems.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Effects on the body apart from the principal action of a medicine. Side effects are usually undesirable, but some cause only minor inconvenience. For example, drowsiness is a side effect of certain antihistamines. Other common side effects of medications include nausea, vomiting, skin rashes, blurred vision, and changes in sexual function.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An unwanted consequence that occurs, as well as the desired effect, of a medication or therapy.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A reaction to a drug that does not contribute to its intended purpose and may result in complications.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Any effect produced by a drug that occurs in addition to the principal therapeutic response.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An unwanted drug effect; an adverse drug reaction. Most drugs produce unintended effects or side effects in addition to the intended action, although most people do not experience these side effects. 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Commonly it is an undesirable effect such as nausea, headache, insomnia, rash, confusion, dizziness, or an unwanted drug-drug interaction.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The adverse reaction to a substance such as a pharmaceutical medication.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Any effect that is caused by a drug and that is different from the drug&#8217;s intended effect.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A problem that occurs when treatment affects tissues or organs other than the ones meant to be affected by the treatment.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An unwanted or even dangerous physical or mental effect caused by a drug or medicine.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In the realm of medicinal therapies, there exists a phenomenon known as a bodily response, which occurs as an outcome of a therapeutic regimen that diverges from its intended effects. This said response, albeit not intentional, can transcend beyond the originally desired effects and is typically perceived as unfavorable.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>During early pregnancy, only specific antiemetic medications are employed to address vomiting, as certain options have the potential to harm the developing fetus. It is important to note that many antiemetics have the side effect of inducing drowsiness.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>It is important to refrain from regular consumption of antiemetic medications unless specifically instructed by a healthcare professional, as they have the potential to conceal a significant underlying disorder.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-23\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>An outcome or aftermath of medication or treatment that emerges alongside the intended impact. 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Commonly it is an undesirable effect such as nausea, headache, insomnia, rash, confusion, dizziness, or an unwanted drug-drug interaction.The adverse reaction to a substance such as a pharmaceutical medication.Any effect that is caused by a drug and that is different from the drug's intended effect.A problem that occurs when treatment affects tissues or organs other than the ones meant to be affected by the treatment.An unwanted or even dangerous physical or mental effect caused by a drug or medicine.In the realm of medicinal therapies, there exists a phenomenon known as a bodily response, which occurs as an outcome of a therapeutic regimen that diverges from its intended effects. This said response, albeit not intentional, can transcend beyond the originally desired effects and is typically perceived as unfavorable.During early pregnancy, only specific antiemetic medications are employed to address vomiting, as certain options have the potential to harm the developing fetus. It is important to note that many antiemetics have the side effect of inducing drowsiness.It is important to refrain from regular consumption of antiemetic medications unless specifically instructed by a healthcare professional, as they have the potential to conceal a significant underlying disorder.An outcome or aftermath of medication or treatment that emerges alongside the intended impact. 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