Side Effects of Anakinra

Common side effects of anakinra may include pain or redness at the injection site, headache, nausea, and diarrhea. In most cases, side effects reported with the drug are minor and either require no treatment or can be treated easily. However, there are also a number of rare but potentially serious anakinra side effects that may occur, such as an infection or allergic reaction.

 

Anakinra Side Effects: An Introduction

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with anakinra (Kineret®); however, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with anakinra. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of anakinra side effects with you.)
 

Possible Side Effects of Anakinra

Anakinra has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials. In these studies, the side effects that occur in a group of people taking the drug are documented and are then compared to side effects that occur in another group of people not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
 
In these studies, the most common side effects of anakinra included:
 
  • Pain or redness at the injection site -- in up to 71 percent of people
  • Headaches -- up to 12 percent
  • Nausea -- up to 8 percent
  • Diarrhea -- up to 7 percent.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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