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What is the main difference between adverse drug reaction and side effect of drug. explain it.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Adverse drug reactio: Adverse drug reaction refers to harm associated with the use of a drug at a normal dosage during normal use. Side effect refers to effect of a drug which may be beneficial.

Answered 6/23/2013

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