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Dose-Dependent Side Effects

Meaning

Dose-Dependent Side Effects are secondary, typically anticipated pharmacological effects of a drug or hormone therapy that predictably occur at a specific dose or range, though they are distinct from the primary therapeutic action. Unlike adverse events, which can be unpredictable and severe, side effects are usually milder, well-documented during clinical trials, and often transient as the body adapts to the medication. They are considered an inherent, manageable trade-off for achieving the desired health outcome.