Lesson 16 – Side Effects
🎯 Lesson Goal
Learn to talk about medicine side effects with a doctor.
🩺 Doctor Dialogue
🙂 Doctor, I feel tired after taking the medicine.
🩺 That might be a side effect. Do you have any other problems?
🙂 Yes, I have a rash on my skin.
🩺 When did these problems start?
🙂 Since yesterday evening.
🩺 Okay, some medicines can cause tiredness and a rash. These can be side effects.
🙂 Should I stop taking the medicine?
🩺 Do not stop. You must tell your pharmacist or doctor first.
🙂 Thank you, doctor. I will tell them.
🩺 Good. Please call us if the rash gets worse.
🧠 Explanation
This lesson is about medicine side effects. You practice how to tell the doctor about problems from medicine. You also learn how to ask simple questions about these problems.
🚑 Medical Survival English
🩺 I feel tired.
🩺 I have a rash.
🩺 Is this normal?
🩺 What should I do?
🔊 Pronunciation Tip
The word “medicine” sounds like MED-uh-sin. Say the middle part softly.
💡 Medical Tip
Always tell the doctor or pharmacist if you have side effects from medicine.
🎧 Listen and Repeat
🎧 Doctor, I feel tired after taking the medicine.
🎧 Yes, I have a rash on my skin.
🎧 Since yesterday evening.
🎧 Should I stop taking the medicine?
🎧 Thank you, doctor. I will tell them.
🧩 Mini Practice
Practice answering aloud.
I feel tired.
I have a rash.
The medicine makes me sleepy.
Is this a side effect?
Can I keep taking the medicine?
I need help with my medicine.
When did the side effect start?
I feel itchy after taking the medicine.
What do I do next?
Should I call the doctor?
📘 Medical Glossary
| English | Meaning |
|---|---|
| side effect | A problem caused by medicine. |
| rash | Red or itchy skin spots. |
| medicine | A drug to help you feel better. |
| tired | Feeling low energy or sleepy. |
| stop | To quit doing something. |
| pharmacist | A person who gives you medicine. |
| itchy | Feeling like you want to scratch your skin. |
| call | To contact by phone. |
✅ Quick Check
Can you understand the dialogue? Can you repeat the important medical phrases?