side effect

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Some people may experience bloating, nausea or discomfort as a side effect.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

A statement describes it as a side effect of reproductive tract disease, which she had a history of before arriving at the zoo and is common in aging female elephants.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Partaking in them is not without risk—ozone therapy, for example, has the potential side effect of something called an air embolism, which can lead to a stroke or heart attack.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The losses of the past three years are a side effect of the central bank’s aggressive campaign to jack up interest rates starting in 2022 to combat high inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Furthermore, I had ridiculously fat chipmunked cheeks, a side effect of treatment.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green