side effect

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The high doses raise risks of a side effect that can cause brain bleeds and swelling.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

About 44% of users in the study mentioned at least one side effect, most commonly gastrointestinal problems.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

Dandruff is a side effect of my medications, so I now use the same Head & Shoulders conditioner as my dad, which doesn’t help the middle-aged-man concern.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

Popular weight loss drugs may have a surprising side effect: stalling cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“I’ve been lucky so far, but it’s getting worse. It’s not medical... not really. Nico says it’s a side effect from my past, from where he found me.”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan