Significance of Side effect
Side effects are defined differently across various fields. Vaishnavism sees them as benefits from devotional service. Ayurveda and Science focus on adverse drug reactions. Psychiatry highlights the impact of medication side effects on patient adherence. Health Sciences explores unintended consequences of treatments, while Religion frames suffering as a side effect of a sinful world, not divine action. Overall, side effects represent unintended consequences, whether positive or negative, depending on the context.
Synonyms: Adverse effect, Secondary effect, Unintended consequence, Byproduct, Consequence, Reaction, Adverse reaction, Unwanted effect, Fallout, Aftermath, Negative impact
In Dutch: Bijwerking; In Finnish: Sivuvaikutus; In Spanish: Efecto secundario
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Side effect'
In Hinduism, "side effects" are understood as adverse or unintended consequences from treatments, especially modern medicine. Ayurveda is favored for its perceived lack of such effects, highlighting a preference for natural remedies.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) These are the adverse reactions that can occur from using pain killers, which prompted the search for an alternate medicine with no such issues.[1] (2) Side-effects are unintended and often undesirable effects of a treatment, and side-effects were closely monitored in all patients.[2] (3) Side effects are generally considered minimal with herbal drugs, making them a preferred choice for primary health care, especially in developing countries where affordability is a concern.[3] (4) These have been observed with modern medications, including hormonal imbalance, highlighting the need for alternative treatments.[4] (5) These are unintended and undesirable effects of a drug or treatment.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) These are effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision, nausea, and slowed breathing that come from drugs. [6] (2) Adverse effects resulting from cancer treatment like radiotherapy, including fatigue, pain, and psychological distress, which yoga may help alleviate.[7] (3) These are unwanted or adverse reactions to a treatment, which Ayurvedic medicine aims to minimize in the management of perimenopausal symptoms.[8] (4) Demand for Ayurveda medicines has increased due to their natural origin and lack of these.[9] (5) There is currently no meaningful information on these available for Tinospora cordifolia.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) They are effects that exposure to Snuhi Ksheera can cause, such as ocular injury.[11] (2) The management of diabetes without any of these is still a challenge.[12] (3) Side effects are the adverse reactions that can occur from consuming Fructooligosaccharides, such as stomach discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, and flatulence, especially with higher daily intake.[13] (4) Undesirable and inherent side effects, such as hypoglycemia at higher doses, are associated with the use of synthetic drugs for diabetes treatment.[14] (5) Side effects were evaluated in the study to assess the safety of the test drug, and the results indicated that the test drug was relatively safe, as no obnoxious side effects were observed.[15]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Side effects in this context refer to the benefits experienced by an individual when they engage in devotional service, notably freedom from material designations and purification of the senses.[16]
The concept of Side effect in scientific sources
"Side effect" refers to adverse or unintended reactions from treatments or medications, ranging from mild discomfort to severe conditions. These reactions influence treatment decisions and require careful monitoring.
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) These are adverse effects that natural remedies are believed to have fewer of compared to synthetic ones.[17] (2) Undesirable effects that can be minimized through improved drug delivery systems.[18] (3) Side effects are unintended and undesirable effects produced by a drug in addition to its intended therapeutic effect, which can range from mild to severe and are a consideration in drug design.[19] (4) Treatment with topical retinoids, such as adapalene, will lead to good results for acne vulgaris with less side effects and high efficacy.[20] (5) Chemotherapeutic treatments side effects have created some obstacles to their usage and the complete eradication of cancer.[21]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Side effects, such as nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity, are associated with methotrexate use, and Hypericum perforatum has been shown to reduce the side effects of toxic drugs.[22] (2) It refers to the absence of adverse reactions in in vivo experiments in albino mice using camel urine and milk for treating liver and stomach ailments.[23] (3) Tempol (TPL) induces apoptosis of various tumour cells and has the potential to reduce the 'side effects' of chemotherapeutics such as cisplatin.[24] (4) Side effects are adverse reactions that can occur as a result of taking a medication, such as favipiravir, with more serious side effects observed at higher doses.[25] (5) Afloqualone has minor adverse reactions including headache, dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and constipation in some patients.[26]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) These are unintended consequences resulting from vaccination; fear of experiencing these influenced decisions about receiving the vaccine.[27] (2) Side-effects of oxytocin include cardiovascular issues like hypotension, genitourinary problems like uterine hypertonicity, and central nervous system effects such as seizures, necessitating careful monitoring.[28] (3) These are unintended effects of a medication that can occur in addition to its intended effect. They should be considered when using medication to treat insomnia.[29] (4) These are caused by the drugs, with many participants being aware of them, influencing their adherence to the prescribed treatment.[30] (5) Potential adverse reactions to medications, with advertising claims often exaggerating or misrepresenting the potential risks.[31]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) Side-effects are the unintended and often negative consequences of medications, with different ARV classes and drugs causing different side-effects in children.[32] (2) Untoward neurological and psychological effects that some antiretroviral medications may have, requiring monitoring when used.[33] (3) Something that consequences of initiating ART may include developing in an unsupported environment.[34] (4) These are a very common reason for patients to default therapy, with a careful history needed to check for these.[35] (5) These are the adverse reactions that may occur as a result of taking certain medications, and the document discusses the incidence of these reactions in the context of post-exposure prophylaxis, highlighting that they are not a problem.[36]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Perceived or real negative effects of family planning, clustered around weight changes, blood blockages and abnormal bleeding, pain, fertility and cancer.[37] (2) Discomfort experienced by patients as a result of taking antihypertensive medication, which discouraged them from taking their medication as prescribed, and this was a prominent reason for non-compliance in the study.[38] (3) These are potential negative consequences or adverse reactions associated with the use of contraception, which were identified as a reason for not using contraception.[39] (4) These are the unwanted or adverse effects that can result from taking medication, such as ART, and it is important for patients to be informed about them.[40] (5) These are the unintended consequences of taking medication, contributing to the reasons why some people might not take their doses.[41]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Unintended or unwanted effects of a medication or treatment.[42] (2) Chlorpromazine and related drugs produce marked distressing extrapyramidal side effects.[43] (3) These are the adverse reactions that may arise from the use of medications, such as those used in antipsychotic therapy, and they can range from mild to severe, influencing the patient's adherence to treatment.[44] (4) Side effects are the adverse effects that can occur from a treatment, and barbiturate coma therapy has several side effects, including hypotension, hepatic dysfunction, and renal dysfunction.[45] (5) These are unwanted effects that may occur as a result of a medical treatment, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy.[46]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Potential results from ignoring the drug, including dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, which can affect the decision to consume Fe tablets.[47] (2) These are serious concerns regarding the vaccine that influenced healthcare workers' decisions.[48] (3) These are any unintended health issues that can occur after receiving a vaccine, which were a concern for the healthcare workers in the study and affected their decisions.[49] (4) This refers to a concern related to the vaccine, found to be an independent predictor of vaccine hesitancy.[50] (5) These are consequences that may arise from the consumption of drugs, and they can be gastrointestinal, or lead to peripheral neuropathy, among other conditions.[51]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) These are the negative reactions that patients experienced during the trial, including pruritus, nausea, headaches, and sweating, as noted in the text.[52] (2) The unwanted effects that can occur from using a substance, and it is important that any substance used by a physiotherapist is free of dangerous side effects.[53] (3) These are the secondary effects of a medication or treatment, and are one of the aspects considered in the assessment of the quality of life of individuals.[54] (4) Patients were also observed for other possible side effects, and side-effects reported in the literature include occasional nausea, vomiting, and dyspnoca, and mild epistaxis and wheezing can occur in infants.[55] (5) Unwanted outcomes that may result from medical treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation, which may be prevented or reduced by sterols and sterolins.[56]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) These are any unintended effects of a substance, and the study indicated that a lack of knowledge regarding side effects was a concern related to the use of ethnoveterinary medicine.[57] (2) These are unintended and sometimes adverse effects of a treatment, and the study considered these effects when assessing bee venom's potential use.[58] (3) These are the adverse reactions that might occur, but were not reported by respondents in the study, according to the provided text.[59]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) Unintended and undesirable effects that can occur as a result of taking a medication or treatment, which can impact health.[60]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Side effect refers to an unintended consequence of a medical treatment, and the treatment with albendazole and prednisone was well-tolerated by the patient without any side effect.[61] (2) Adverse reactions to the vaccine reinforced doubts among those already skeptical, and the appearance of some side effects allowed these people who doubted the efficacy of the vaccine to reinforce these thoughts.[62] (3) These are the potential negative impacts of listening to music during childbirth.[63] (4) These are the effects of drugs that children and young people are perfectly aware of and discuss.[64] (5) Unintended and undesirable effects that can occur as a result of medical treatment, such as radiation therapy, impacting the patient's overall health and well-being.[65]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) The side effects caused by typical energy production forms can be avoided by using renewable energy sources, which can be exploited without these issues.[66] (2) Unintended and often negative consequences of an activity or process, such as environmental pollution and health problems associated with the oil industry, as described.[67] (3) Side effects are the adverse health consequences associated with excessive intake of heavy metals, varying from gastrointestinal issues to severe conditions like kidney disease, neurological disorders, and cancer.[68] (4) These are unintended and often undesirable effects of a drug.[69] (5) The side effects of lock-and-key interventions to address the sustainability issue in health care focus on financial and/or economic sustainability in the short term, according to the document.[70]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Relates central occupancy of relevant neuroreceptors to the emergence, contributing to a better understanding of the mechanisms of action of antipsychotics.[71] (2) Side effects are unintended and often undesirable effects of medications, such as antipsychotic drugs, and are important to consider in treatment.[72] (3) These are produced by medications and can be uncomfortable, dangerous, stigmatising, and often result in noncompliance with treatment, impacting the patient's well-being.[73] (4) These can include agranulocytosis, seizures, sedation, hypersalivation, and metabolic issues, which may lead to patient non-compliance with clozapine monotherapy.[74] (5) Side effects of medication and tapering up doses are important considerations in the adequate treatment of depression, as clinicians consider the impact of side effects on patients.[75]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Adverse events that occurred during the study period, including liver function abnormalities and leukopenia.[76] (2) The risk of experiencing adverse reactions from medications is increased when multiple drugs are used together in polytherapy.[77] (3) Side-effects associated with calcineurin-inhibitors include nephrotoxicity, neurological disorders, hypertension, de novo cancers, new-onset diabetes, and dyslipidemia, some of which are dose-related.[78] (4) Side effects were monitored and reported for both treatment groups, with frequent gastrointestinal-related events noted, although none led to treatment discontinuation or were serious.[79] (5) Side effects are unwanted reactions that can occur as a result of taking medication, and they were reported to be higher with clomiphene citrate compared to letrozole.[80]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Adverse reactions such as nausea and constipation reported by adolescent girls after taking iron supplements, affecting their willingness to consume them.[81]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The suffering faced by Christian college students is not caused by God, but is rather the side effect of living in a sinful world.[82]