Adverse medication reactions include side effects, reactions between two or more medications or herbal supplements, reactions between a food and a medication, overmedication, and addiction. Any of these may cause:
- Indigestion, nausea, and vomiting.
- Constipation or diarrhea.
- Problems with urination.
- Dry mouth.
- Headache, dizziness, or ringing in the ears.
- Blurred or double vision.
- Confusion, forgetfulness, disorientation, drowsiness, or depression.
- Difficulty sleeping, irritability, or nervousness.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Rashes or bruising.
- Bleeding problems.
Don't assume any symptom is a normal side effect of a medication. Call your health professional or pharmacist anytime you suspect that your medications are making you sick. Make sure that your health professional and pharmacist have a complete list of all the prescription and nonprescription medications and herbal supplements you are taking.
Credits
| Author | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Last Updated | May 1, 2008 |



