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What is the difference between adverse effects and sideeffects?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered

Dentistry 42 years experience

An adverse effect would be something that is harmful or dangerous. A side effect may or may not be adverse.

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Answered Mar 21, 2022

Dr. Leslie Leighton commented

Internal Medicine 45 years experience

Pretty much they are the same thing. Adverse effect does imply something that might be harmful or dangerous but side effect can also carry the same risk. Most doctors use these terms interchangeably

Mar 21, 2022

Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 51 years experience

The two terms are about equal. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Get HPV, Flu and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

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