Nizoral Side Effects

Severe Side Effects of Nizoral

• Hives, troubled breathing and swelling in the mouth, lips, tongue or throat may be signs of a serious allergic reaction.

• In rare cases, life-threatening anaphylaxis has been reported by patients after taking the first dose. Call 911 as soon as you perceive symptoms like hives, intense itching, skin redness, swelling, shortness of breath, cardiac arrest, anxiety, pelvic pain or loss of bladder control.

• Contact your doctor immediately if your mental health or consciousness is compromised while taking Nizoral. The following are possible symptoms: intense dizziness, fainting spells, depression, suicidal thoughts or extreme nausea.

• Tell your doctor if you have any of these serious side effects:  unexplained bleeding or bruising, numbness or weakness in any part of the body, extreme stomach pain, fever, chills or loss of appetite.

• Dark urine, discolored stools and yellowing of the skin or eyes may be symptoms of jaundice.

Common Side Effects of Nizoral

• Vomiting, mild stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, headache, drowsiness, erectile dysfunction, hair loss and sensitivity to light and sound are all common side effects of Nizoral. Tell your doctor if these conditions worsen or do not go away.

Warnings & Recalls for Nizoral

General Warnings About Nizoral

• Before using Nizoral, tell your doctor about any medications that you are taking.

• Before taking Nizoral, tell your doctor about your medical history. Be sure to mention if you have ever suffered from liver disease, kidney disease, heart rhythm irregularities or achlorhydria (a condition in which the body fails to produce stomach acid).

• Females should tell their doctors if they are pregnant, breastfeeding or become pregnant while taking Nizoral.

• Avoid alcoholic beverages while you are on Nizoral. Alcohol may increase your likelihood of developing undesired side effects.

• Nizoral may cause you to feel drowsy or dizzy. Do not operate automotive vehicles or heavy machinery until you know how Nizoral affects you.

Nizoral Treatment and Use

Nizoral | Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication that treats mycoses such as ringworm, jock itch, athlete’s foot and candidiasis (yeast infections). It only treats fungal infections and should not be used to treat viral or bacterial infections. It is marketed by Ortho-McNeil-Janssen (a division of Johnson & Johnson) and was approved for use by the FDA in 1981.

How does Nizoral work?

Nizoral works by inhibiting the growth of cell membranes that surround pathogenic fungi in the human body.

Dosage

• Nizoral is a 200 milligram tablet that is taken by mouth. The initial dosage for patients is one 200 milligram tablet per day. Your advise may advise you to take 400 milligrams per day if your infection is severe.

• Nizoral works best when it is taken with food. “Take Nizoral for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated.”

• After taking Nizoral, wait at least two hours before taking an antacid like Pepcid, Zantac or TUMS. Medicines such as these make it difficult for your stomach to dissolve Nizoral.

• Your symptoms may clear before your fungal infection(s) are completely treated. You should continue to take your prescribed dosages even if you feel well.

Other Names for Nizoral

Brand Name

• Nizoral

Generic Name

• Ketoconazole

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