Danazol Powder Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Absence Of Menstrual Periods
  • Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
  • Irregular Periods
  • Wasting Away Of Breast Tissue

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Acne
  • Weight Gain

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition In Which Women Develop Masculine Characteristics Called Virilism
  • Visible Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Voice
  • Hair Loss
  • Hypoestrogenism, An Abnormally Low Level Of Estrogen In The Blood
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Vaginal Dryness

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
  • A Liver Tumor
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Stroke
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • An Occurrence Of A Blood Clot In An Artery
  • Bleeding Gums
  • Bloody Urine
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Fluid Secretion From The Breast
  • Hereditary Liver Metabolism Disorder
  • High Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Hives
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Microscopic Blood-Filled Cavities In The Liver
  • Obstruction Of A Blood Vessel By A Blood Clot
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri, A Condition With High Fluid Pressure In The Brain
  • Splenic Peliosis, A Condition Of Numerous Cysts In The Spleen

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Excessive Fat In The Blood
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Itching
  • Low Sperm Count
  • Mood Changes
  • Nervousness

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