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
A pleasant side effect is the drill cools even faster.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
