Offering information about medication side effects that can be caused by various drugs, find out about the adverse effects that may occur as a reaction to prescription drugs or as a result of incorrect dosage or interactions with other medications.

Drugs by Type

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Learn the facts about drugs and find information on your medicine including, drug safety, cautions, tolerability, medication side effects, indications and warnings.

Learn to ask questions about the drugs your doctor is prescribing and the medication side-effects of over-the-counter medicine, health nutritional supplements and diet pills. A medical and health reference providing warnings about side-effects, drug interactions and consumer health information about popular medications and drugs.

Worst Pills

BAYCOL

(cerivastatin)

BEXTRA

(valdecoxib)

EPHEDRA

(ephedra sinica extract)

MERIDIA

(sibutramine)

PROPULSID

(cisapride)

REZULIN

(troglitazone)

VIOXX

(rofecoxib)

ZELNORM

(tegaserod)

Let food be your medicine.
– Hippocrates

It’s important to work with your doctor to determine the best course of treatment for many general health problems, but to avoid potentially harmful medication side effects, the best pill to take in no pill at all. After consulting with your doctor, strive eat a healthy diet filled with fresh nutritious foods, exercise regularly for physical health, don’t smoke and limit excessive drinking and snacking.

Aspirin is an acetylated derivative of salicylic acid and is often used as a pain relieving analgesic or anti-inflammatory medication.

Aspirin Drug Interactions

Depending on you medical treatment and the medications you take, your doctor may ask you stop taking aspirin to avoid medication side effects and potentially harmful drug interactions. Many common over the counter medicines contain aspirin.

Taking Aspirin before Surgery

Before certain surgical procedures, your doctor may ask you to stop taking any medication which contains aspirin. A side effect of taking aspirin is that taking aspirin tends to increase the tendency for bleeding during surgery. Below is a list of medication containing aspirin. If you are not sure whether a medication contains aspirin, read the label or ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Medication Containing Aspirin

Common medications that contain aspirin:

Crestor is a medication often prescribed for reducing cholesterol. By lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, Crestor can reduce the risk factors associated with heart disease, heart attack, stroke and other heart health related problems.

Medication Side Effects

POSSIBLE CRESTOR SIDE EFFECTS: ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine may include:

• Headache
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Sore throat
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Other abdominal pain

More serious medication side effects may include: undetermined muscle pain, tenderness, weakness or fever. If you experience serious medication side effects, contact your doctor as soon as possbile.

Medical science of the human organism is not an exacting discipline. Scientific studies are limited to a feeble knowledge and tend to concentrate on limited repeatable phenomena. Laboratory observations are expressd within the constraints of the testing scenario and Crestor has been regulary associated with abnormal lab test results. Patients who are having lab work done should inform the medical professional that they are taking Crestor medication.

Lipitor is a medication often prescribed to lower cholesterol. Heightened levels of cholesterol in the blood have shown to be a primary risk factor in the development of heart disease and patients may wish to discuss with their doctor when a medication-based treatment (such as Lipitor) is an appropriate treatment option when a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet combined with health and fitness basics may prove to be a far better approach than drug-based treatment especially in borderline cases.

Medication Side Effects

POSSIBLE LIPITOR SIDE EFFECTS: ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine includes:

• stomach pain and / or stomach upset
• headache
• gas
• diarrhea
• constipation
• muscle pain
• joint pain
• rash

Some may experience more serious medication side effects related to kidney problems that may potentially lead to kidney failure, especially if the patient is taking certain other medicines with Lipitor.

Liver problems are another potential medication side effect associated with Liptor. Call your doctor immediately if any of the following symptoms manifest: unusual weakness, tenderness or pain in the muscles; unexpected tiredness or fever; nausea and/or throwing up; skin or eye discoloration such as developing a yellow clamber; or beginning to pass urine with dark or brownish colored appearance.

Mevacor is often prescribed by doctors to treat and reduce the risk factors associated with heart disease and chances of heart attack. Mevacor is in the statin medication family of drugs that seeks to lower cholesterol.

Medication Side Effects

POSSIBLE MEVACOR SIDE EFFECTS: LOVASTATIN SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include:

• stomach pain / upset stomach
• headache
• nausea
• weakness
• diarrhea
• constipation
• flatulence

Other more serious medication side effects may include: muscle problems or muscle pain, bodily tenderness or weakness; kidney or liver problems. Contact your doctor immediately if you exhibit any of the following medication side effects or symptoms: muscle problems including weakness, tenderness or muscle pain. Call your doctor right away, particularly if you have a fever or if you are feeling more fatigued than ordinary; or have nausea with vomiting; are passing darkish or brown urine; exhibiting unusual tiredness; yellowing of the skin and/or the whites of the eye or have stomach pain.

Medication Side Effects

POSSIBLE PRAVACHOL SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may infrequently cause muscle problems which can lead to a more serious condition. Inform you doctor immediately if you develop muscle pain, tenderness, weakness or a change in the amount of urine. PRAVASTATIN SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this drug includes rare cases of liver problems. Inform you doctor immediately if you notice yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, severe abdominal pain or persistent nausea or vomiting. A serious allergic reaction or the the development of severe allergy symptoms as a medication side effect are rare. Seek medical attention if you develop allergy symptoms or if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.

Medication Side Effects

POSSIBLE ZOCOR SIDE EFFECTS: SIMVASTATIN SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include constipation, diarrhea or stomach upset. If these medication side effects continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience unusual skin or hair changes (such as discoloration, severe dryness, hair loss or changes to nails.) CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience muscle aches, pain, tenderness or weakness, especially if associated with unusual tiredness and fever; yellowing of the skin or the eyes; dark urine, change in the amount of urine; stomach pain; ongoing nausea or vomiting; blurred vision; or unusual bleeding or bruising. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if allergy symptoms occur. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing. If you notice other side effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.