Daraprim Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Atrophic Glossitis, A Red, Swollen, Painful Tongue With A Smooth Surface
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Decreased Appetite
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Anemia
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Megaloblastic Anemia

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A High Amount Of Phenylalanine In The Blood
  • 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 Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Bloody Urine
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Pneumonia With High Amount Of Eosinophil White Blood Cells

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash

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