Azulfidine Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Fever As A Result Of Taking The Medication
  • A Skin Rash
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Itching

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Color Of Urine
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Indigestion
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Low Sperm Count
  • Nausea
  • Skin Discoloration
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blood Disorder
  • A Bluish Discoloration Of The Skin
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Ulcerative Colitis, An Inflammatory Condition Of The Intestines
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
  • A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
  • A Decrease In The Blood Clotting Protein Prothrombin
  • A High Alanine Transaminase Level
  • A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
  • A Serum Sickness Reaction
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Inflammation Of The Lung Called Interstitial Pneumonitis
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Blockage Of Normal Bile Flow
  • Cessation Of Urine Production
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency Anemia
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome
  • Hallucinations
  • Hearing Loss
  • Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, A Condition That Affects The Kidney And The Blood
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • Hives
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of The Alveoli Of The Lungs
  • Inflammation Of The Middle Tissue Heart Muscle
  • Inflammation Of The Small And Large Intestine
  • Inflammation Of The Spinal Cord
  • Kidney Inflammation
  • Kidney Stones
  • Liver Damage
  • Liver Failure
  • Liver Tissue Death
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Methemoglobinemia, A Type Of Blood Disorder
  • Myelodysplastic Syndrome, A Bone Marrow Disorder
  • Nephrotic Syndrome, A Type Of Kidney Disorder
  • Neutropenic Colitis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Pneumonia With High Amount Of Eosinophil White Blood Cells
  • Sepsis
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Bloody Urine
  • Decreased Urine Production
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Drowsiness
  • Elevation Of Proteins In The Urine
  • Fluid Accumulation Around The Eye
  • Hair Loss
  • Inadequate Folic Acid
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Loss Of Skin Color
  • Pain In The Oropharynx
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • The Appearance Of Crystals In The Urine
  • Urinary Tract Infection

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