Side-effects to Medication

UK sources of information and / or support

See our medicines page for information about specific medicines (including their possible side effects).

Some general resources relating to adverse side effects to medication include:

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Yellow Card Scheme

This site can be used to report suspected side effects to any medication including vaccines.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) APRIL - Adverse Psychiatric Reactions Information Link

APRIL is a registered UK charity. APRIL aims include to raise awareness of psychiatric adverse drug reactions as awareness could prevent unnecessary distress and in some cases, save lives. They also aim to establish a database of adverse drug reactions.


Checked: 9 Nov 2011

Comprehensive patient resources are available at www.patient.co.uk
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