Purixan side effects, by duration, gender and age (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Purixan (mercaptopurine). Common side effects include febrile bone marrow aplasia among females and febrile bone marrow aplasia among males.
The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 761 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Purixan?
Purixan has active ingredients of mercaptopurine. eHealthMe is studying from 765 Purixan users. Check the latest studies of Purixan.
761 people who take Purixan and have side effects are studied.

What are the common side effects of Purixan, by gender? *
What are the common side effects of Purixan, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the common side effects of Purixan, by the time people have been on the drug (< 1 month to 10+ years)? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on mercaptopurine (the active ingredients of Purixan) and Purixan (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
Related studies are listed below in case you need more information:
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Purixan:
- Purixan (765 reports)
All Purixan side effects from A to Z:
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