Jakafi Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • anemia
  • decreased blood platelets
  • low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
  • abnormal liver function tests

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • high cholesterol
  • muscle spasm
  • dizziness
  • low energy
  • headache
  • trouble breathing
  • diarrhea
  • bruising
  • intense abdominal pain

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • shingles
  • an infection due to a virus
  • an infection
  • high blood pressure
  • a blood clot
  • a high alanine transaminase level
  • a high aspartate transaminase level

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • throat irritation
  • constipation
  • urinary tract infection
  • a skin rash
  • visible water retention
  • weight gain
  • nosebleed
  • cough
  • gas

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • active tuberculosis
  • a bacterial infection
  • opportunistic fungal infection
  • progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, a type of brain infection

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • basal cell carcinoma of the skin
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