Did you know? Almost every medication we take comes with side effects.

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From a simple painkiller to advanced therapies, medicines are designed to help us but they can also cause effects that range from mild to severe.

:small_blue_diamond: Mild / Common Side Effects

  • Headache, nausea, drowsiness

  • Slight stomach upset or fatigue

:small_blue_diamond: Moderate Side Effects

  • Allergic reactions like rashes

  • Dizziness, blurred vision, or changes in appetite

:small_blue_diamond: Severe Side Effects (rare but possible)

  • Organ damage (like liver or kidney)

  • Serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)

  • Long-term complications with prolonged use

:backhand_index_pointing_right: This doesn’t mean medicines are unsafe. In fact, doctors carefully weigh the benefits vs. risks before prescribing. The key is awareness, communication, and monitoring.

:white_check_mark: Always follow the prescribed dose.
:white_check_mark: Inform your doctor about any unusual reaction.
:white_check_mark: Never self medicate what works for one person might harm another.

:sparkles: Medicines save lives, but knowing their side effects helps us use them responsibly.

What’s your take , should patients be more openly educated about possible side effects, or would that create unnecessary fear?

MBH/PS

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I think patients should be educated about the side affects but in a balanced way. Knowing what’s normal and what’s serious can help patients avoid panicking. For example, some people feel nauseous after getting IV antibiotics, which is completely normal. But if they are informed in advance, they will deal with it much better.

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Exactly @sakshe balanced awareness helps patients stay calm about common side effects while knowing when to seek urgent care.

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yes, there is no medicine that doesn’t have side effects either it may be mild, moderate or even sever but every drug or medication we generally consume have side effects. Most medications pass into the bloodstream and interact with several organs, not just the target site, because the chemical pathways that they work on tend to circulate throughout the body. This explains why side effects show up. That is why researchers are focused on precision medicine and targeted drug delivery, with the goal of developing medicines that function exactly where they are required while causing as little harm as possible to the rest of the body.

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Yes, physicians should always give guidance on possible side effects as well as possible drug-drug interactions while prescribing.

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Patient should know the side effects also of the medicine, so they don’t take more than prescribe or misuse it.
Like people take disprin and crocin whenever they want, but its not good thing.

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Thanks for sharing this info, @Khelaharichandana . It’s true that almost every medicine comes with side effects, and it’s interesting to know how researchers are working on precision medicine and targeted delivery to make treatments safer and more effective.

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Absolutely, @sakshithombare so the patients can use medications safely and responsibly.

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Yeah, this might help patients consult before taking any medication and avoid using it without a proper prescription. @dr_deepika