Posted by Onestone on January 23, 2009, at 16:50:32
In reply to Re: 'Side effect' is a stupid term. » Onestone, posted by Larry Hoover on January 23, 2009, at 16:45:12
> > I would expect the leaflet to make clear the difference between "sorry, you're going to have to put up with this" and "if this happens, stop taking the pill straight away."
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> I obviously can't speak to the consumer information you've received with your meds, but I've always seen side effects/other effects ranked by seriousness by grouping them with phrases such as the following:
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> If any of these effects occur, tell your doctor or pharmacist at your next visit...
> If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly...
> Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur...
> Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur...
> Seek immediate medical attention if you develop some of the following symptoms...That's pretty much what I'd like to see, but it's not the way things are done where I live. Additionally, there'd be a category "Don't worry too much about these mild side effects."
> Lar
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