Nausea and diarrhea are the side effects of the drug.
the harmful side effects of using chemicals to kill insects
The merger created positive side effects for both companies.
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: an often harmful and unwanted effect of a drug or chemical that occurs along with the desired effect
: a result of an action that is not expected or intended
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