Astagraf XL Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blood Disorder
  • A Toxic Effect On The Central Nervous System, Which Consists Of The Brain And Spinal Cord
  • An Infection
  • Anemia
  • Damage To The Kidneys
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Escape Of Fluid Into The Lungs
  • High Blood Sugar
  • High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Magnesium In The Blood
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Seizures

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Agitation
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Hallucinations
  • Headache
  • Irritation Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Itching
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Nightmares
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Hormone Disorder Where The Body Produces High Levels Of Cortisol Called Cushing's Syndrome
  • An Infection Due To A Fungus
  • Cardiomyopathy, A Disease Of The Heart Muscle
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Osteoporosis, A Condition Of Weak Bones
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Canker Sores
  • Chest Pain
  • Cramps
  • Excessive Fat In The Blood
  • Excessive Sweating
  • High Amount Of Triglyceride In The Blood
  • Indigestion
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Numbness
  • Pain
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Urinary Tract Infection

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Clot In The Lung
  • A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
  • A Decrease In The Blood Clotting Protein Prothrombin
  • A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
  • 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 Stomach Ulcer
  • A Type Of Blood Clotting Disorder Called Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Brain Disorder Called Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome
  • A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
  • Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Acute Kidney Failure
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • An Infection Due To A Virus
  • An Unusual Viral Infection Called Cytomegalovirus Infection
  • Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
  • Aphasia, A Loss Of The Ability To Speak And Understand Language
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
  • Bleeding
  • Blockage Of A Bile Duct
  • Blood Clot In A Deep Vein Of The Extremities
  • Cholangitis, An Infection Resulting From Gallstones
  • Chronic Heart Failure
  • Coma
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Disorder Of Lymphoid Tissue After Transplant
  • Fluid In The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
  • Graft-Versus-Host Disease
  • Hemiparesis
  • Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, A Condition That Affects The Kidney And The Blood
  • High Blood Levels Of The Amylase Enzyme
  • High Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Inflammation Of The Bladder With Hemorrhage
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Problems Due To BK Polyomavirus
  • Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
  • Limp Or Flaccid Paralysis
  • Liver Tissue Death
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Low Platelet Count And Bleeding From Immune Response
  • Lung Tissue Problem
  • Malignant Lymphoma
  • Optic Neuropathy, A Disease Of The Optic Nerve
  • Paralysis
  • Poor Vision
  • Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, A Type Of Brain Infection
  • Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pure Red Cell Aplasia
  • Slow Heartbeat
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Supraventricular Premature Beats
  • Temporary Blindness
  • Thrombotic Microangiography
  • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, A Type Of Blood Disorder
  • Torsades De Pointes, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Ventricular Fibrillation, A Heart Rhythm Disorder
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Condition Where There Is Excess Sugar In The Urine
  • A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • A Type Of Speech Disorder Called Dysarthria
  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • Arthritis
  • Bloody Urine
  • Darkening Of The Skin
  • Delirium
  • Drowsiness
  • Fainting
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Hearing Loss
  • Hiccups
  • Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair
  • Hives
  • Impaired Wound Healing
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
  • Mental Status Changes
  • Mood Changes
  • Muscle Pain
  • Pain In The Arms Or Legs
  • Visual Sensitivity To Light

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