Jakafi Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Anemia
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Bruising
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • High Cholesterol
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Spasm
  • Trouble Breathing

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blood Clot
  • A High Alanine Transaminase Level
  • A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
  • An Infection
  • An Infection Due To A Virus
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Shingles

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Gas
  • Nosebleed
  • Throat Irritation
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Weight Gain

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Bacterial Infection
  • A Herpes Simplex Infection
  • Active Tuberculosis
  • Opportunistic Fungal Infection
  • Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, A Type Of Brain Infection

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Type Of Skin Cancer Called Merkel Cell Carcinoma
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
  • High Amount Of Triglyceride In The Blood
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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