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APPENDIX 3
TRANSLATION OF THE PARAGRAPH LOCATED ON P. 146.
Side effects
Doctors prescribe medications for the purpose of curing diseases or relieve
symptoms. Many medications also have side effects. Sometimes the side effects
are unpleasant but disappear with time or by reducing the dosage. Side effects
include nausea, dizziness, indigestion, vomit, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth,
headache, insomnia, irritability, and drowsiness.
Many times side effects are benign but some people have an allergic reaction. An
allergic reaction occurs when the immune system responds to the medication. The
most severe allergic reaction is anaphylaxis. The symptoms of an allergic reaction
include swelling, itching, red spots, swelling of the throat, asthma, irregular
heartbeat and/or difficulty breathing. Difficulty breathing is always a medical
emergency. You must call the doctor or a hospital immediately if you have an
allergic reaction after taking a medication.