What to do when your medicine causes annoying or dangerous
What are the most common and annoying side effects?
If you think you’re experiencing a medication side effect. You can check the National Library of Medicine database for the medicines you take to learn about their side effects.
Among the most common side effects caused by medicines are
- nausea, constipation, diarrhea
- dry mouth
- drowsiness
- rash
- headache
While the nature and severity of drug side effects vary widely, some are more bothersome than others. For example, sexual side effects can be especially distressing (and are likely underreported). And forgetfulness or trouble concentrating (often called “brain fog”) can have a serious impact on daily functioning, employment, and quality of life.
Which medication side effects are dangerous?
Though most side effects from medicines are more bothersome than dangerous, there are exceptions. Here are four serious drug side effects that แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ require immediate medical attention.
- Anaphylaxis. This is a sudden allergic reaction affecting many parts of the body, including rash; swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat; and trouble breathing.
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). These two related allergic conditions are marked by severe, widespread rash, skin peeling, and fever. The main difference between them is that skin damage is more severe in TEN. Complications can be life-threatening, such as kidney and lung injury, or skin detachment similar to experiencing a serious burn.
- Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS). This rare reaction to medications causes abnormal blood counts, rash, enlarged lymph nodes, and liver injury. Other organs, including the kidneys, lungs, and heart, may be harmed.
What about drug interactions?
Some medicines may cause no side effects until you start taking a second one. That’s because drugs can interact. That is, one drug alters the effects of another drug.
For example, if you take a blood thinner, also taking an anti-inflammatory medicine like ibuprofen or naproxen can suddenly increase your risk of bleeding.
There are thousands of known drug interactions. Medication prescribers, pharmacists, and computerized prescription ordering systems routinely check for them in advance so they can be avoided.