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The doctor explained the side effects of the medicine I’m taking and how to avoid them.

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Narrator

The doctor explained the side effects of the medicine I’m taking and how to avoid them.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

Your doctor should explain the side effects of your medication and how to mitigate them.

Describing Habits

I always ask my doctor to explain any potential side effects and how to manage them.

Asking About Others

Did the doctor explain the side effects of the medication you're taking?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If the doctor hadn't explained the side effects, I might have experienced unexpected issues.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The physician provided a detailed explanation of the medication's adverse effects and preventative measures.

Casual

The doctor told me about the side effects of my meds and how to avoid them.

Simpler English

The doctor explained what could happen if I took the medicine and how to stop those things from happening.

Phrases to learn

side effects

Unintended and usually undesirable effects of a drug or treatment.

avoid them

To prevent something from happening.