Q: What does S/Means A: “S/” is context-dependent. In medical notes, it often means “symptoms” or “suggestive of.” Where did you see “S/Means”? Q: It's S/E A: S/E commonly means side effects, especially in prescriptions, drug notes, and clinical records. Example: “Explain the S/E of metformin” = “Explain the side effects of metformin.”