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How to ask careful questions about side effects in English

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Doctor

Doctor

Patient

Patient

  1. Patient

    Patient

    Which side effects should I watch for in the first week?

  2. Doctor

    Doctor

    In the first week you should watch for dizziness and mild stomach pain.

  3. Doctor

    Doctor

    Would you prefer the lowest effective dose before we increase it?

  4. Patient

    Patient

    Yes, I would prefer the lowest effective dose before we increase it.

  5. Patient

    Patient

    If side effects appear, should I stop at once or call first?

  6. Doctor

    Doctor

    If side effects appear, call first unless the symptoms are severe.

  7. Doctor

    Doctor

    Shall we schedule a short check-in after five days?

  8. Patient

    Patient

    Yes, let's schedule a short check-in after five days.

  9. Patient

    Patient

    Can you note my preference for fewer pills when possible?

  10. Doctor

    Doctor

    Yes, I can note your preference for fewer pills when possible.

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