what is the difference between side effect and adverse effect of the medication?

[driveinstyle2005]

what is the difference between side effect and adverse effect of medication?

[mcpnurse]

side effects are nontherapeutic reactions to a drug that are transient and may not require any nursing intervention.

adverse effects are nontherapeutic effects that may be harmful to the patient and that requires lowering the dosage or discontinuing the drug.