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The drug can also cause side effects such as small brain bleeds.
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The Week Uk, theweek, 31 Aug. 2024
Users must be directly monitored for two hours after each dose because of the potential for side effects including loss of consciousness or sedation and dissociation, or a feeling of being disconnected from your body, which can be unpleasant.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 17 Aug. 2024
The national Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) collects reports of possible side effects after vaccinations.
—Gregory A. Poland, STAT, 14 Aug. 2024
Still others in her home country noted the side effects of the situation were rough, telling The Guardian that Gunn’s performance could affect the ability of other dancers in Australia to get support.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 16 Aug. 2024
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The Week Uk, theweek, 31 Aug. 2024
Users must be directly monitored for two hours after each dose because of the potential for side effects including loss of consciousness or sedation and dissociation, or a feeling of being disconnected from your body, which can be unpleasant.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 17 Aug. 2024
The national Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) collects reports of possible side effects after vaccinations.
—Gregory A. Poland, STAT, 14 Aug. 2024
Still others in her home country noted the side effects of the situation were rough, telling The Guardian that Gunn’s performance could affect the ability of other dancers in Australia to get support.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 16 Aug. 2024
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