Most medications including those that have been approved or proven as safe have side effects and risks. This is because most substances used in medicines have adverse or unexpected effects even if you take the correct dose. However, in most cases these effects are minor, they do not affect all people or they appear only in case of extended intake. For example, the use of painkillers can lead to drowsiness, nausea or constipation, but these effects are only experienced by a few people. Thus, it is false medications have no risks or side effects when used properly.
