What are the side effects of Sprycel?
Like other medications, Sprycel can result in different side effects. These effects can be divided into mild or severe. You can speak with your pharmacist or doctor to know more about the side effects of the drug. Your doctor will give you tips on how to treat severe side effects.
The Food and Drug Administration monitors the side effects of approved drugs. You can report the side effects of Sprycel to the FDA through MedWatch.
The side effects of Sprycel vary with age. Children and adults using the drug may experience different side effects.
The most common side effects in adults or children are:
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Hemorrhage (abnormal blood loss) [1]
- Rash
- Fatigue (lack of energy)
- Fluid retention (your body retains water)
- Nausea
- Musculoskeletal pain (pain in your bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons, and nerves)
- Shortness of breath