Side Effects of Anagrelide

Anagrelide may cause a range of side effects during treatment, including adverse reactions in the cardiovascular system, digestive system, nervous system, and others. Different patients may respond differently to the medication. Understanding the side effects can help doctors adjust treatment plans based on individual patient circumstances, enabling personalized care.

Less Severe Side Effects

More Common Side Effects

Digestive system: belching, diarrhea, excessive gas in the stomach or intestines, feeling of fullness, heartburn, indigestion, stomach discomfort, distress or pain, flatulence.

Skin and others: back pain, hives, fatigue or weakness, pain.

Less Common Side Effects

Digestive system: burning sensation in the chest or stomach, constipation, swelling or inflammation of the mouth.

Nervous system: depression, memory issues, memory loss, drowsiness or unusual sleepiness, muscle pain or stiffness, difficulty moving, leg cramps.

Sensory system: vision changes, persistent tinnitus or other unexplained noises in the ears, hearing loss, visual impairment, double vision.

Skin and others: increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, skin redness or other discoloration, severe sunburn, joint swelling, nasal congestion.

Severe Side Effects

More Common Side Effects

Circulatory system: chest pain, fast, irregular, pounding or racing heartbeat, chest tightness.

Respiratory system: nasal congestion, cough, difficulty breathing, dry or sore throat, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, voice changes.

Systemic and others: swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet, rapid weight gain, fever, body aches.

Less Common Side Effects

Circulatory system: distended neck veins, dizziness upon standing, fainting or lightheadedness, severe pain or pressure in the chest, jaw, neck, back, or arms, unusual bleeding or bruising, vomit that is bloody or resembles coffee grounds.

Digestive system: loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, weight gain.

Urinary system: decreased urination, difficulty or pain when urinating.

Nervous system: anxiety, confusion, sudden severe headache or weakness, difficulty sleeping, unusual tiredness or weakness.

Hematologic system: pale skin, large blue or purple patches on the skin.

Respiratory system: abnormal breathing, difficulty breathing (during activity), noisy breathing.

Systemic and others: dehydration, general feeling of discomfort or illness, headache, joint pain, muscle pain, swelling, pain, or tenderness of lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin, redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally the upper chest.