Adverse Reaction
18/10/2010
An adverse reaction is a reaction to a drug or substance that was not intended or predicted, and has a negative effect on the individual which is detrimental to their well-being.
For example, when a person takes an ecstasy tablet and has a heart attack, this is an adverse reaction as it was not the intended reaction to the drug, and is detrimental to the person’s health.




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