Agrylin Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: ANAGRELIDE - ORAL
Pronounced: (an-AG-re-lide)

Agrylin Oral Side Effects

Headache, diarrhea, weakness, nausea, and dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

unusual bleeding/bruising
black stools
swelling of the ankles/feet
rapid/difficult breathing
fainting
stomach/abdominal pain
unusual tiredness
change in the amount of urine
pink/bloody urine
vomit that looks like coffee grounds

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

chest/jaw/left arm pain
confusion/mental changes
fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat
slurred speech
vision changes
weakness on one side of the body

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

rash
itching
swelling
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Agrylin Oral Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information, call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).