side effect
noun
: a secondary and usually adverse effect (as of a drug)
toxic side effects
called also side reaction
Examples of side effect in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Among the myriad side effects of the pandemic: a surge in billboards and bus ads for personal injury law firms.
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Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
However, those side effects are typically associated with higher doses of 45 milligrams per day or more.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024
That guessing game isn’t great when too much melatonin can lead to fatigue, dizziness, and confusion, among other wack side effects.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 19 Apr. 2024
Some parents and pediatricians worry about starting a teenager on buprenorphine, which can produce side effects including long-term dependence.
—Martha Bebinger, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Minoxidil: Initially developed as an oral medication for severe hypertension in the 1970s, Minoxidil's unintended side effect of hair regrowth led to its topical application for treating alopecia in both men and women.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Adderall alternatives are typically natural substances that may improve executive function without the side effects of Adderall.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Sadly, that’s not all the side effects she’s been dealing with.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
But these ingredients come with a range of side effects, with the most notable being a hangover effect the next day.
—Carly Weeks, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
However, those side effects are typically associated with higher doses of 45 milligrams per day or more.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024
That guessing game isn’t great when too much melatonin can lead to fatigue, dizziness, and confusion, among other wack side effects.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 19 Apr. 2024
Some parents and pediatricians worry about starting a teenager on buprenorphine, which can produce side effects including long-term dependence.
—Martha Bebinger, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Minoxidil: Initially developed as an oral medication for severe hypertension in the 1970s, Minoxidil's unintended side effect of hair regrowth led to its topical application for treating alopecia in both men and women.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Adderall alternatives are typically natural substances that may improve executive function without the side effects of Adderall.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Sadly, that’s not all the side effects she’s been dealing with.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
But these ingredients come with a range of side effects, with the most notable being a hangover effect the next day.
—Carly Weeks, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Side effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20effect. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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