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
mood changes low sperm count increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun itching excessive sweating nervousness Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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