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Side Effect is a secondary undesirable reaction in addition to the therapeutic effect .It is often an unwanted effect of a drug that occurs along with the desired effect and may be beneficial or adverse. Side effects may vary for individually, according to the person's disease state, age, weight, gender, ethnicity and general health. Problems that occur when treatment goes beyond the desired effect. Or problems that occur in addition to the desired therapeutic effect. Take the medications exactly as prescribed by doctor at right times on your prescribed treatment and if severe side effects of a drug or medication are severe please consult the physician. Lifestyle or dietary changes may also help to minimize side effects.
Please Note
If any side effects occur please consult your physician immediately. Don’t try to hide, treat yourself and please don’t take any advices from a wrong person.
Occasionally, drugs are prescribed specifically for their side effects; in that case, said side effect ceases to be a side effect, and is now an intended effect.
- For eg - Carbamazepine is an approved treatment for manic depression and convulsions, but has side effects useful in treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),schizophrenia, neuromyotonia, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Gabapentin, is used for treatment of seizures and postherpetic neuralgia in adults, but its side-effects are used in treating bipolar disorder, essential tremor, hot flashes, migraine prophylaxis, neuropathic pain syndromes, and restless leg syndrome.
- Sildenafil was originally intended for pulmonary hypertension; subsequently, it was discovered that it also produces erections, for which it was marketed..later