Side effects from prescription drugs vary. They can range from influenza like symptoms to organ failure.
It is up to the person taking them, or the mother or father of a child taking them to keep a close eye on the possible side effects of these drugs.
Talk in depth to your doc about side effects from any drug you are looking to start getting. And also let the MD know what drugs you have been receiving before seeking his advice on the new drug you're looking to get.
And also let the doc know what drugs you have been getting before seeking his advice on the new drug you're waiting to get. The doc will know if there are any risks of blending the two medications.
Keep your doc up to date about your condition. Let he or she know if the prescription drugs are working for you, or if you're feeling worse then before you started receiving the medicine.
Do not just take a drug and assume you're alright. Always keep a close watch on the individual receiving the drug.
Keep a record book of dates of changes you have noted about your self. Show them to your doc, he or she can search over your records and find out if the prescription drug you're taking is the proper one for you.
Remember these drugs are for the most part very safe, but you should also never ever trust them to cure you of your ailment. There are plenty of very serious side effects from these drugs that can at worst kill you.
Use your good judgment and always pay attention to all of the risks.