Check your side effects

Look at reported side effects of over 34,000 drugs approved in Germany.

Look at reported side effects of over 34,000 drugs approved in Germany.
How does it work?

Transparency for your medication safety.

Search for medication and obtain information

Select drug

Choose your medications from over 34,000 drugs approved in Germany.

View reported side effects in MedWatcher

View side effects

See all reported mild and severe side effects.

Report side effects yourself in MedWatcher

Report own side effects

Have different or the same side effects? Share them with the MedWatcher community!

Knowing about side effects can protect you better.
Your advantage

Knowledge is protection.

Knowing about possible side effects of medications is essential for your safety. With access to reported side effects, you will always be well informed. You can better understand how different people react to medications and what other users have experienced. Stay informed and protect your health.

Side effect check

Comprehensive information for greater medication safety.

Comprehensive information for greater medication safety.

Why the MedWatcher side effect check?

In the MedWatcher side effect check, you can view current side effects from the community and report your own. In addition, you can exchange information about these side effects and interactions with the community.

Safety when taking medication

Exchange with the community

Risk minimization

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Side effect check

FAQs

What can I do with MedWatcher's side effect check?

With the side effect check, you can view reported side effects of all drugs approved in Germany and get comprehensive information.

How do I find information on a specific drug in the side effect check?

Just enter the name of your medicine in the search bar and get all reported side effects and complaints. In addition, we show the proportion of serious side effects separately.

Is the MedWatcher side effect check free of charge?

Yes, the side effect check, like all functions in MedWatcher, is completely free of charge.

How up-to-date is the information in the side effect check?

The database is updated regularly to provide you with the most current information. In addition, every user has the possibility to report their own side effects and experiences, so that we can always include realistic and up-to-date information in our analyses.

Can I view side effects of over-the-counter medications?

Yes, the side effect check includes information on both prescription and over-the-counter medications.

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