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Unwanted Side Effects? The Nocebo Effect May Be to Blame

Written by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Key takeaways: The nocebo effect occurs when negative beliefs about a treatment lead to a harmful effect. It’s the opposite of the placebo effect.The nocebo effect can make interventions or treatments more painful and less effective. It can also lead to more side effects than...