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How to Keep a Symptom Diary for Suspected Drug Reactions

How to Keep a Symptom Diary for Suspected Drug Reactions
wayne Holloway in: Medications 14 January 2026

Learn how to track drug side effects with a symptom diary that helps doctors identify real reactions faster. Includes what to log, best tools, common mistakes, and when to seek help.

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