Just because he got upset doesn’t mean he doesn’t need to hear it. You can’t tread on eggshells around him, hunni. The side effects should start to improve now but he may continue to have some - it’s a case of whether they’re easier to cope with than the illness. Generally, there should be a gradual improvement over the next few weeks but there’s no hard and fast rules I’m afraid and it’s often difficult to see until you look back on it itms