Matching Pairs Side effectsOnline version Match the side effect to each piece of advice by MARIA DESIREE ACEBES DE LA ARADA 1 • Eat bran and other whole-grain cereals and high-fiber fruits and vegetables, such as apples, prunes, beans, and broccoli. • Drink plenty of fluids. • Get exercise. 2 • Stay out of the sun, if possible. • Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and hats, if possible. • Use sunscreen with an SPF that your doctor recommends. 3 • This problem may go away as your body gets used to the medicine. • Ask your doctor if you can take your medicine at bedtime. • Do not drive or operate heavy equipment when you feel drowsy. 4 • Try to eat more often. Have healthy snacks between meals. • Include favorite foods at each meal. • Take a walk before you eat. This may make you hungrier. 5 • These may go away as your body gets used to the medicine. • Ask your doctor what medicine you can take for a headache. 6 • Eat mild, low-fiber foods, such as applesauce, rice, and yogurt. • Avoid spicy and high-fat foods until you feel better. 7 • Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. • Don't exercise in the late afternoon or evening. • Keep your bedroom quiet, dark, and cool. And use a sleep mask and earplugs. 8 • Chew sugarless gum, or suck on sugarless candy. • Take frequent sips of water throughout the day. 9 • Ask your doctor if you can take the medicine with food. • Eat several smaller meals a day rather than two or three large meals. • Try peppermint candy or gum. Peppermint can help settle your stomach. • Eat bland foods, such as dry crackers or plain bread. Avoid fried, greasy, sweet, and spicy foods. 10 • Get up slowly from sitting or lying down. headaches loss of appetite constipation sensitivity to the sun feeling sick (nausea) dry mouth diarrhoea (BrE) diarrhea (AmE) daytime drowsiness dizziness sleep problems