---
title: ToolRouter — Agent Use Case Guide
description: Step-by-step guide for completing a task with a specific AI agent using ToolRouter.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/drug-info/use-cases/research-side-effects/chatgpt
---
# How to Research Side Effects with ChatGPT

ChatGPT makes FDA adverse event data understandable for non-specialists. It ranks side effects by how commonly they are reported, explains medical terminology in plain language, and helps you prepare informed questions for your healthcare provider. The goal is turning raw safety data into practical knowledge you can act on.

## Setup

{"mcpServers":{"toolrouter":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","toolrouter-mcp"]}}}

## Steps

1. Configure ToolRouter in ChatGPT
2. Ask: "What adverse events are reported for atorvastatin?"
3. ChatGPT queries FDA data and summarizes findings
4. Request: "Compare these to the side effects of rosuvastatin"
5. Review the comparison

## Example Prompt

```
Look up the most common adverse events reported for Lexapro in the FDA database.
```

## Tips

- ChatGPT can explain medical terminology in the adverse event data
- Ask for context on how common each side effect is relative to total prescriptions
- Useful for informed discussions with your healthcare provider
