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Medication side effects

There always risks when taking medications—whether they are over-the-counter or prescription. Side effects can range from mild, such as fatigue and constipation, or severe. Learn more.

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Three prescription bottles with question mark: Common vs. serious olanzapine side effects
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Olanzapine side effects and how to avoid them

Olanzapine side effects include orthostatic hypotension, weight gain, and hyperglycemia. Here's how to avoid them.
Jul. 12, 2021
Rx Pad and bottle representing side effects of methylprednisolone
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Methylprednisolone side effects and how to avoid them

Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid used to treat a range of medical conditions but can produce many common side effects
Jul. 12, 2021
Prescription pad with pill bottle and side effects of gabapentin
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Gabapentin side effects and how to avoid them

Gabapentin is an anti-seizure medication. It helps control partial seizures in people with epilepsy. It also relieves postherpetic neuralgia and prescribed off-label to treat nerve pain, postoperative pain, fibromyalgia, restless legs syndrome (RLS), and other medical conditions.
Jun. 29, 2021
Prescription pad with pill bottle representing side effects of Prednisolone
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Prednisolone side effects and how to avoid them

Prednisolone treats a wide range of medical conditions but can cause several side effects. Learn more about the common and serious side effects of prednisolone.
Jun. 26, 2021
Three prescription bottles with question marks on labels: How to avoid cefdinir side effects
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Cefdinir side effects and how to avoid them

Diarrhea, yeast infection, and headache are common cefdinir side effects, but this antibiotic can also cause a rash and C.Diff
Jun. 28, 2021
Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common vs. serious Augmentin side effects
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Augmentin side effects and how to avoid them

Headache, diarrhea, and heartburn are common Augmentin side effects but they often go away within a few days of treatment
Jun. 21, 2021
Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common vs. serious fentanyl side effects
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Fentanyl side effects and how to avoid them

Up to 29% of patients who are prescribed opioids misuse them. Fentanyl high, withdrawal, and overdose are possible fentanyl side effects.
Jun. 17, 2021
Spilled prescription bottle of pills: Compare common and serious lithium side effects
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Lithium side effects and how to avoid them

Weight gain is a common side effect of lithium, but it can also cause serious reactions like serotonin syndrome or toxicity. Learn the warning signs of lithium side effects.
Jun. 16, 2021
Three prescription pill bottles with a question mark: What are the side effects of ciprofloxacin?
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Ciprofloxacin side effects and how to avoid them

Nausea, neuropathy, and tendon damage are possible ciprofloxacin side effects. Learn about the common and serious side effects of this antibiotic.
Jun. 8, 2021
Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common vs. serious Methotrexate side effects
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Methotrexate side effects and how to avoid them

Learn about methotrexate side effects, restrictions, drug interactions, and more
Jun. 2, 2021
Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common vs. serious Lyrica side effects
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Lyrica side effects and interactions, and how to avoid them

Lyrica is FDA approved to treat nerve pain due, fibromyalgia, and other conditions
Jun. 1, 2021
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