How to Use side effect in a Sentence

side effect

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  • The merger created positive side effects for both companies.
  • But the medicine’s side effects made Gracie feel worse.
    — Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2023
  • The medicines, after all, are pricey, come with side effects, and won’t work for everyone.
    — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Overall, the drug was found to be safe, with no major side effects, Nissen said.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Unfortunately, the side effect of that has been the buildup of a lot of these fuels.
    — Michael Calore, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Researchers are not sure whether these plaques cause the disease or are merely a side effect.
    — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2023
  • Most do not take it — many don’t know about it or have been misinformed about its side effects.
    — Gina Kolata, New York Times, 15 Nov. 2023
  • That’s not to say there aren’t positive side effects, too.
    — Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 20 June 2024
  • Most of these were detected on brain scans and the patients did not report symptoms of the side effect.
    — Alice Park, Time, 30 Nov. 2022
  • That's because testing for the parasite is not easy and side effects of the treatment are mild.
    — Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 20 May 2024
  • Taylor Wilson: And are there any side effects that folks should be worried about here?
    — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 7 July 2023
  • There are a few negative side effects to take note of when taking a cold shower.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The outflow is also a lasting side effect from the pandemic.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2023
  • Except the side effects for cicadas, a flying pest, are quite deadly.
    — USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The tablet looks a little thick in photos, perhaps a side effect of the extra 3D display layer.
    — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2023
  • The drug’s side effects can include nausea and diarrhea, and it was proven to cause thyroid C-cell tumors in rats.
    — Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Are there any side effects to traptox? Dr. Fromowitz and Dr. Idriss say traptox is a safe treatment.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 25 Sep. 2023
  • They have largely been replaced by drugs with fewer side effects.
    — Sonya Collins, Fortune Well, 4 Nov. 2023
  • One concern was that the drug might mutate not just the coronavirus, but the DNA of people receiving it—a side effect that has not been seen so far.
    — Byrobert F. Service, science.org, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Xolair comes with the risk of a few side effects, including joint pain, fever, and anaphylaxis.
    — Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Ask your doctor if your weight concerns could be side effects of the prescriptions you're getting filled.
    — Marty Munson, Men's Health, 29 Mar. 2023
  • This side effect isn’t common, but not many practitioners warn you about it.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 July 2024
  • Common side effects of the pill include bleeding, headaches, dizziness, nausea and cramps, according to the FDA.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 July 2023
  • Thankfully, Indiana will soon escape the dark hours of winter, but there are some side effects even if spring can't get here soon enough.
    — Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Some of the vaccine's side effects did look to be a little stronger, likely as a result of better immune responses in this age group.
    — Alexander Tin, CBS News, 7 June 2024
  • The medication has also become known for its weight loss side effects.
    — Bruce Gil, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Weight gain is a common side effect of many antidepressants.
    — Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 5 July 2024
  • Common side effects include bleeding, headaches, dizziness and cramps, according to the FDA.
    — Matthew Perrone, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2023
  • Her study used different arms to test dosing, drug delivery, and side effects.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
  • The existing drugs can cause nausea, headaches, and other unpleasant side effects that lead some people to stop taking them.
    — Emily Mullin, WIRED, 24 July 2024

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