Anagrelide may cause different side effects during treatment. If the patient has limited knowledge about the side effects of Anagrelide, it is recommended to consult a doctor promptly.
Serious side effects of Anagrelide
If any of the following side effects occur while using Anagrelide, seek medical attention immediately or consult a doctor:
1. Common side effects
Swelling or puffiness of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet; general body aches or pain; burning, crawling, itching, numbness, tingling, prickling, or pins-and-needles sensations; chest pain; congestion; cough; difficulty or labored breathing; dryness or pain in the throat; fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse; fever; hoarseness; rapid weight gain; runny nose; tender, swollen glands in the neck; chest tightness; difficulty swallowing; voice changes.
2. Uncommon side effects
Anxiety; blurred vision; burning sensation during urination; chills; cold sweat; confusion; decreased urine output; dehydration; difficulty or pain when urinating; distended neck veins; dizziness, fainting, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position; extreme tiredness or weakness; general feeling of discomfort or illness; headache; irregular breathing; joint pain; large, flat, blue or purplish patches on the skin; loss of appetite; muscle aches or pain; nausea; noisy breathing; pale skin; redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally upper chest; severe pain or pressure in the chest, jaw, neck, back, or arms; sudden severe headache or weakness; swollen, painful, or tender lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin; trouble sleeping; difficulty breathing with activity; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting; vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds; weight gain.
3. Side effects with unknown frequency
Clay-colored stools; dark urine; decreased appetite; dry cough; general tiredness or weakness; shortness of breath; rash or itching; stomach pain or tenderness; yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Other side effects of Anagrelide
If any of the following side effects generally do not require medical attention, but if they persist, are bothersome, or if you have any questions about them, consult your doctor promptly:
1. Common side effects
Back pain; belching; diarrhea; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines; feeling of fullness; heartburn (acid indigestion); hives or welts; indigestion; lack or loss of strength; pain; passing gas (flatulence); stomach upset, discomfort, or pain.
2. Uncommon side effects
Burning sensation in the chest or stomach; changes in vision; constipation; continuous ringing, buzzing, or other unexplained noises in the ears; depression; difficulty moving; double vision; hair loss or thinning hair; hearing loss; impaired vision; increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight; leg cramps; memory loss; muscle pain or stiffness; memory impairment; redness or other discoloration of the skin; double vision; severe sunburn; sleepiness or unusual drowsiness; stuffy nose; swelling or inflammation of the mouth; joint swelling.
