Spooky Side Effects Cheat Sheet

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Statins, ACE inhibitors, amlodipine, metformin, PPIs, SSRIs, levothyroxine, beta-blockers, codeine and prednisolone make up a huge share of what crosses the counter. Their side effects are the ones you need to recall instantly — in the consultation room, in a medicines review, or in the exam hall.

This cheat sheet gives each drug one memorable mnemonic with every letter spelled out:

• Atorvastatin – MOAN

• Ramipril – CRASH

• Amlodipine – SWELL

• Metformin – GILT

• Omeprazole – BRIMS

• Sertraline – SAD BITS

• Levothyroxine – HEARTS

• Bisoprolol – BEAN

• Codeine – CONS

• Prednisolone – CUSHINGOID

Plus a reminder of when and how to Yellow Card.

Who it's for: foundation trainee pharmacists and anyone sitting the GPhC registration assessment, pharmacy students, technicians and ACTs, and qualified pharmacists who want a quick refresher before a medicines review.

Format: printable A4 PDF, instant download. Pairs with the Spooky Side Effects carousel on Instagram.

ADRs drawn from the BNF and SPCs. Mnemonics are memory aids, not exhaustive lists – always check the full SPC. Educational use only.