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Side Effects
 Websites presented in alphabetical order By My Side: Taking Charge of Cancer Treatment 
 Patients about to begin cancer chemotherapy will find useful information here. Although the site is from a drug company, it offers current material about the side effects of chemotherapy and their management, support resources, communicating with health professionals, and a good selection of related links. The information is available in English and Spanish. Searchable. http://www.bymyside.com Topics: Cancer, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Aug 13, 2002 Calorie Control Council
News and information about calorie control, weight loss, and low-calorie and reduced-fat foods and beverages, from a "non-profit association representing the low-calorie and reduced-fat food and beverage industry." Includes calculators, dieting trends and statisticsm exercise tips, and descriptions of low-calorie sweeteners, polyols, and fat replacers. Information about sweeteners is heavily weighted in favor of the use of these products, with little information about risks and side effects. http://www.caloriecontrol.org/ Topics: Health, Health, Industries, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Apr 27, 2005 Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR): Thalidomide
"In the 1960s the drug thalidomide was used by some pregnant women in Europe and Canada to treat morning sickness. Women who took the drug in early pregnancy gave birth to children with severe birth defects such as missing or shortened limbs." This article provides history of the drug and links to information about government regulations related to thalidomide. From the National Toxicology Program, National Institutes of Health. http://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov/common/thalidomide.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, Reproductive and Sexual Health Last updated Jul 7, 2006 Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment
A booklet for patients who are receiving chemotherapy for cancer. It describes what chemotherapy is, what to expect, how to eat well and cope with side effects, how to find support, complementary therapies, and insurance and other costs. From CancerNet, a service of the National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/chemotherapy-and-you Topics: Cancer, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Cancer Patients
A browsable list of complementary and alternative therapies for treating cancer, promoting wellness, and coping with the side effects of conventional cancer treatments. Includes a description of each therapy, its believed functioning and reported benefit, potential risk and harm, and cost. From the Rebecca and John Moores UCSD Cancer Center, University of California, San Diego. http://cancer.ucsd.edu/Outreach/PublicEducation/cams.asp Topics: Cancer, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jul 6, 2004 Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)
Fact sheets about "infections that patients acquire during the course of receiving treatment for other conditions or that healthcare workers (HCWs) acquire while performing their duties within a healthcare setting." Covers infectious diseases (such as Clostridium difficile and MRSA), antimicrobial resistance, and bloodborne pathogens (including hepatitis B and C and HIV/AIDS). From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/healthDis.html Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jun 27, 2006 Lariam Action USA
This "is an information and support service for people who have questions about the effects of the antimalaria drug Lariam (mefloquine)." Provides links to Web sites featuring related news articles, symptoms, litigation, and information for travelers. Includes a "Side Effects Questionnaire" for patients to present to doctors, and coping and recovery strategies. "The information about Lariam contained on this web site is provided as a public service and is for educational purposes only." http://www.lariaminfo.org/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jul 27, 2004 MEDLINEplus: Drug Information
"Information on thousands of prescription and over-the-counter medications is provided through two drug resources -- MedMaster , a product of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), and the USP DI Advice for the Patient , a product of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP)." Browse by generic or brand name of the drug from an alphabetical index. The results include warnings and side effects of the drug. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jun 19, 2004 Military's Use of Malaria Drug in Question: Pentagon Studies Lariam's Side Effects After Soldiers' Suicides
This May 2004 article explores reactions from soldiers, the Pentagon, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to the antimalaria drug Lariam. Includes video clips, interactive features, and related links. From CNN.com. http://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/05/19/lariam/ Topics: Death & Dying, Drugs & Medications by Type, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Military Last updated Jul 27, 2004 People Living With Cancer
This "patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), is designed to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions. The site provides information on more than 85 types of cancer, clinical trials, coping, side effects, a Find an Oncologist database, message boards, patient support organizations, and more." Also includes a medical dictionary, illustrations, and links to related sites. http://www.plwc.org/ Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated May 10, 2006 Psychiatry On Line
This international online psychiatry journal features peer-reviewed articles, briefs, and case reports on child and adolescent psychiatry, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcultural mental health, forensic psychiatry, and a variety of other topics. Additional resources include a forum for trainees, a registry for reporting antidepressant side effects, links to Italian and Brazilian counterparts to the journal, and a "Psychiatry in the Cinema" section. Searchable. http://www.priory.com/psych.htm Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mysteries and More Last updated May 17, 2004 Q&A: Risks Associated With Taking Celebrex
Questions and answers about "a study that found an increased risk of heart attacks in patients taking [the pain medication] Celebrex" and the FDA's December 2004 request to pharmaceutical company Pfizer to stop advertising the painkiller. Includes highlights from the study, from the FDA requests, and from related studies involving Celebrex and other anti-inflammatory drugs such as Vioxx. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4236757 Topics: Business, Drugs, Industries, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jul 21, 2005 RxList
Searchable by drug name, keyword, and imprint code (great for identifying pills). Gives the brand, generic, and category for more than 4,500 drugs in English and more than 3,000 in Spanish. Also has most common indications and side effects. The site also contains Taber's Medical Encyclopedia , with more than 53,000 definitions as well as information on some major Western herbs, Chinese herbal remedies, and homeopathics. http://www.rxlist.com/ Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jan 17, 2003 SafeMedication.com
"Pharmacists helping people make the best use of medicines." "Medications and You" covers alternative medicines; antibiotics; medication safety, use, and trends; treatment tips; and vaccines. "How to Administer" explains the best ways to use drops, ointments, inhalers, and suppositories. Type a drug name in the search box and find out how a medicine should be used, special precautions, side effects, and other information. From the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). http://www.safemedication.com/ Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health & Medical Disciplines, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Sep 7, 2004 Thalidomide Information
Consumer information about thalidomide, "a drug that was marketed outside of the United States in the late 1950's and early 1960's. It was used as a sleeping pill, and to treat morning sickness during pregnancy. However, its use by pregnant women resulted in the birth of thousands of deformed babies." Provides a FAQ, precautions and warnings, and related information about the drug. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders/ucm107296.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, Reproductive and Sexual Health Last updated Jul 7, 2009 Thalidomide: 40 Years On
This 2002 news program looks at the history of thalidomide, a drug that caused birth defects in the 1950s and 1960s. "Around 10,000 babies were born with disabilities as a result of their mothers taking the thalidomide drug." Discusses the use of thalidomide as a treatment for morning sickness, and research into its possible uses in the treatment of leprosy and cancer. Includes related links. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/2031459.stm Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jun 28, 2005 |
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