The film also stars Lucian McAfee, Dorian DeMichele as Karly’s unscrupulous boss, Dave Durbin, Temeceka Harris.

The film's title is a reference to the medical term side effects and is based on a true story.

The film was written and directed by former pharmaceutical sales representative Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau.

The movie is a semi-autobiographical account of Slattery-Moschkau's decade of work in the pharmaceutical industry.

The film was praised after its premiere at Cinequest Film Festival and subsequent screenings and featured on the cover of USA Today and in the Health section as well as other positive and critical reviews before it was picked up by Warner Brothers.