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A boy on a ketogenic diet and anti-epileptic drugs developed skin issues due to stopping vitamin supplements, which improved with proper supplementation.
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January 2018 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Diuretics can cause serious side effects and should be used carefully.
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Severe hypothyroidism can cause temporary liver and kidney issues, which improve with thyroxine treatment.
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October 2023 in “Journal of clinical psychopharmacology” Divalproex sodium can cause pleural effusion, which stops when the drug is discontinued.
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