Side effects:Problems that occur when treatment goes beyond the desired effect. Or problems that occurinaddition to the desiredtherapeuticeffect.
Example -- Ahemorrhagefrom the use of too muchanticoagulant(such asheparin) is a side effect caused by treatment going beyond the desired effect.
Example -- The commonside effectsof cancer treatment including fatigue, nausea, vomiting, decreasedbloodcellcounts, hair loss, and mouth sores are instances of side effects that occur in addition to the desired therapeutic effect.
Drug manufacturers are required to list all known side effects of their products. When side effects of necessarymedicationare severe, sometimes a second medication, lifestyle change, dietary change, or other measure may help to minimize them.
