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Welcome to SideEffectsHub.com

SideEffectshub.com provides helpful and accurate consumer health information about the side effects that typically arise from the use of prescription or over the counter drugs and medications, natural or health supplements and even certain types of food.

On rare occasions, these side effects might be perceived as added benefits; for example, taking certain prescription birth control drugs has been shown to also improve skin condition. However, most often, side effects manifest as adverse, unwanted secondary reactions that arise in addition to the primary healing or therapeutic function of the medication or supplement.

The awareness of these side effects and their relative degrees of seriousness will better prepare the user to contact a physician when any particularly severe reactions occur. Furthermore, because side effects may fluctuate with any lifestyle changes, such as alterations in diet or exercise, users informed of this relationship may be better able to prevent any unwanted reactions.


Latest Side Effects Pages

January 23, 2012

Metformin Side Effects

Brand Names: Glucophage, Glumetza. Possible Metformin side effects may include nausea, vomiting, cramps and diarrhea and many more.

January 22, 2012

Oxycodone Side Effects

Brand Names: Oxycontin & Roxicodone. Oxycodone Side Effects are typically mild & manageable for patients who use the medication as directed.

January 18, 2012

Zyprexa Side Effects

Generic Name: Olanzapine. Zyprexa Side Effects are typically mild and include nausea, drowsiness, back pain, constipation and weight gain.

January 18, 2012

Prevacid Side Effects

Generic Name: Lansoprazole. Common Prevacid Side Effects are usually mild. Other Brand Names: Prevacid SoluTab, Prevacid NapraPAC.

January 18, 2012

Allopurinol Side Effects

Brand Names: Zyloprim and Aloprim. Allopurinol side effects are generally mild and include drowsiness, nausea, fever, and headaches.

January 18, 2012

Zantac Side Effects

Generic Name: Ranitidine. Zantac side effects are generally manageable and may include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain and headache.

January 16, 2012

Acyclovir Side Effects

Brand Name: Zovirax. Acyclovir side effects may include diarrhea, nausea, general malaise, unusual bruising, seizures, changes in mood, etc.

January 15, 2012

Valtrex Side Effects

Generic Name: Valacyclovir. Common Valtrex Side Effects include headaches, depression, sore throat, joint pain, stomach pain, and dizziness.

January 14, 2012

Flagyl Side Effects

Generic name: Metronidazole. Common Flagyl side effects include abdominal discomfort, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, headaches, dizziness.

January 13, 2012

Zithromax Side Effects

Generic Name: Azithromycin. Most common Zithromax side effects are nausea, headache, vomiting diarrhea, constipation, insomnia & dizziness.

January 13, 2012

Flomax Side Effects

Generic Name: Tamsulosin. Flomax side effects are may include drowsiness, dizziness, fever, fainting, rashes, hives back and chest pain.

January 11, 2012

Amoxicillin Side Effects

Brand Name: Amoxil. Amoxicillin side effects are typically mild and include nausea, dizziness, vomitting, rashes, insomnia and diarrhea.

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