As a rule, I always check the medications for possible side effects before taking them or administering them for my Mum.
There are always side effects with most if not all medications, even something as simple as aspirin. The medications may also react with other medications or even certain foods. For example, they advice you to not eat grapefruit or drink juice of grapefruit if you are taking BP meds etc.
You may like to read this post on this forum from earlier this year …
Taking Medication - Read Manufacturer’s Leaflet
