Tasigna Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
- Anemia
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
- High Blood Levels Of The Lipase Enzyme
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Sugar
- High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
- Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
- Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
- Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
- Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Common Cold
- A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
- Backache
- Constipation
- Cough
- Decreased Appetite
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
- Generalized Weakness
- Headache
- Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
- Itching
- Joint Pain
- Low Amount Of Phosphate In The Blood
- Low Energy
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Spasm
- Nausea
- Night Sweats
- Pain
- Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
- Stomach Cramps
- Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
- Throat Irritation
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Visible Water Retention
- Vomiting
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Change In Vision
- A Decreased Number Of Lymphocytes In The Blood
- A High Alanine Transaminase Level
- A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
- Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Bleeding
- Bleeding In The Eye
- Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
- Bleeding Within The Skull
- Escape Of Fluid Into The Lungs
- Hives
- Low Amount Of Magnesium In The Blood
- Pancreatitis
- The Flu
- Trouble Breathing
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Change In Voice
- A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
- A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
- A Small, Soft Skin Growth Called Cutaneous Papilloma
- A Type Of Skin Condition With Redness And Itching Called Eczema
- Abdominal Bloating
- Acne
- An Increased Need To Urinate Often
- Anxious Feelings
- Bone Pain
- Bruising
- Chest Pains Unrelated To Heart Problems
- Depression
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Dizziness
- Dry Eye
- Dry Skin
- Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
- Excessive Sweating
- Gas
- Hair Loss
- High Amount Of Triglyceride In The Blood
- High Cholesterol
- Indigestion
- Inflammation Of A Hair Follicle
- Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
- Low Energy And Weakness
- Muscle Weakness
- Nosebleed
- Numbness
- Pain In The Muscles Or Bones
- Pink Eye
- Taste Impairment
- Water Retention
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Blood Clot
- A Condition Where The Body Is Unable To Maintain Adequate Blood Flow Called Shock
- A Heart Attack
- A Low Supply Of Oxygen Rich Blood To The Heart
- A Systemic Inflammatory Response Called Sepsis Due To An Infection With Bacteria
- Acute Liver Failure
- An Infection
- Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
- Ascites
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrioventricular Block, A Type Of Slow Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Cerebral Ischemia, A Lack Of Blood Supply To The Brain
- Chest Pain
- Extra Heartbeats
- Fluid Accumulation Around The Eye
- Fluid Accumulation In The Brain
- Fluid In The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
- Fluid In The Lungs
- Hardening Of The Arteries
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Failure
- Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
- Low Blood Sugar
- Osteonecrosis, The Death Of Bone Tissue Due To A Lack Of Blood Supply
- Paralysis Of Nerves For The Face
- Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease
- Pneumonia
- Reactivation Of Hepatitis B Infection
- Slow Heartbeat
- Sudden Blindness And Pain Upon Moving The Eye
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, A Type Of Blood Disorder
- Thyroid Gland Inflammation
- Tumor Lysis Syndrome
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- An Earache
- An Infection Due To The Fungus Candida
- Chills
- Fast Heartbeat
- Hematoma, A Collection Of Blood Outside Of The Blood Vessels
- Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
- Puffy Face From Water Retention
- Restless Legs Syndrome, An Extreme Discomfort In The Calf Muscles When Sitting Or Lying Down
- Ringing In The Ears
- Skin Rash With Sloughing
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