Trying with Emma Barnett

Trying with Emma Barnett

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When are side effects of medication unacceptable?

Trying to...figure out the line. Often alone.

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Emma Barnett
Mar 19, 2025
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Do you know that bit in the doctor’s surgery where they list the potential side effects of a drug they are prescribing and then reassure you that there is a very small risk of whatever grim thing might happen to you actually happening? And if it does - not to worry as “it should pass”? And to make sure you should read the leaflet. And see how you go?

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