Does mercaptopurine Oral have side effects?
The following side effects are associated with mercaptopurine Oral:
Common side effects of mercaptopurine Oral:
| Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems | Severe |
| Blockage of Normal Bile Flow | Severe |
| Infection | Severe |
| Reduction in the Body's Resistance to Infection | Severe |
| Anemia | Severe |
| Decreased Blood Platelets | Severe |
| Decreased White Blood Cells | Severe |
Infrequent side effects of mercaptopurine Oral:
| High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood | Severe |
| Kidney Disease caused by Increased Uric Acid in the Body | Severe |
| Itching | Less Severe |
| Rash | Less Severe |
| Thickening of Skin | Less Severe |
| Loss of Appetite | Less Severe |
| Head Pain | Less Severe |
| Feel Like Throwing Up | Less Severe |
| Throwing Up | Less Severe |
| Diarrhea | Less Severe |
| Feeling Weak | Less Severe |
Rare side effects of mercaptopurine Oral:
| Hepatosplenic T-cell Lymphoma | Severe |
| Painful, Red or Swollen Mouth | Severe |
| Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer | Severe |
