Tag: drug side effects

Comorbidities and Side Effects: How Existing Conditions Increase Drug Risk

Comorbidities and Side Effects: How Existing Conditions Increase Drug Risk

Comorbidities dramatically increase the risk of dangerous drug side effects by altering how medications are processed in the body. Patients with multiple chronic conditions face higher rates of adverse reactions, dizziness, weakness, and hospitalization - often because their care doesn’t account for complex drug-disease interactions.

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The Difference Between Medication Side Effects and Adverse Drug Reactions

The Difference Between Medication Side Effects and Adverse Drug Reactions

Learn the critical difference between medication side effects and adverse drug reactions-why confusing them can lead to dangerous choices, how doctors determine causality, and what patients need to know to stay safe.

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How to Speak Up About Medication Side Effects During Treatment

How to Speak Up About Medication Side Effects During Treatment

Learn how to report medication side effects directly to the FDA. Understand why your voice matters, how to file a report, and what happens after you speak up - no doctor approval needed.

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