DANAZOL Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
wasting away of breast tissue absence of menstrual periods irregular periods bleeding not related to menstrual period If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
acne weight gain INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a condition in which women develop masculine characteristics called virilism visible water retention If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
hypoestrogenism, an abnormally low level of estrogen in the blood vaginal dryness hair loss temporary redness of face and neck a change in voice RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
hereditary liver metabolism disorder decreased blood platelets increased eosinophils in the blood high levels of white blood cells pseudotumor cerebri, a condition with high fluid pressure in the brain carpal tunnel syndrome clouding of the lens of the eye called cataracts a stroke obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot an occurrence of a blood clot in an artery bleeding gums microscopic blood-filled cavities in the liver acute inflammation of the pancreas bloody urine fluid secretion from the breast a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome hives a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis a skin rash abnormal liver function tests a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice a liver tumor splenic peliosis, a condition of numerous cysts in the spleen If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
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