Propylthiouracil Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- Itching
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Condition With Symptoms That Resemble Lupus
- Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Joint Pain
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Nausea
- Vomiting
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Decrease In The Blood Clotting Protein Prothrombin
- A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
- 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 Skin Ulcer
- A Type Of Inflammation Of The Lung Called Interstitial Pneumonitis
- A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
- Allergic Reaction Causing Inflammation Of Blood Vessels
- Bleeding In The Alveoli Of The Lungs
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Erythema Nodosum, A Skin Condition With Red And Painful Nodules
- Fever
- Glomerulonephritis, A Condition That Affects The Kidneys
- Hives
- Inflammation Of Blood Vessels Of The Kidney
- Inflammation Of Blood Vessels That Carry Blood In The Brain
- Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
- Insufficient Blood Supply To The Colon
- Kidney Inflammation
- Liver Failure
- Liver Tissue Death
- Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Skin Rash With Sloughing
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
- X-Ray Results Showing Lung Tissue Changes
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Change In Saliva Secretion
- A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
- A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
- A Loss Of Taste
- Darkening Of The Skin
- Drowsiness
- Hair Loss
- Headache
- Muscle Pain
- Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
- Taste Impairment
- Visible Water Retention
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