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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Ketoconazole
Question: I think I may be having side effects from Ketoconazole. I'm taking it for a fungal rash. The side effects I am experiencing are muscle pain (sore leg and back), gas, headache, dry mouth. Is it safe to stop taking? I have been taking it for 3 days 200mg a day and started to notice the symptoms last night.
To be more specific this Ketoconazle was proscribed for tinea versicolor.
To be more specific this Ketoconazle was proscribed for tinea versicolor.
Brief Answer:
if effects intolerable , can discontinue, no need to taper
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is possible that you are experiencing side effects from the ketoconazole.
It can be associated with the side effects that you have mentioned. Everyone reacts differently, some persons may have no effects, some may experience many of the possible side effects.
The medication can be stopped suddenly, it is not one of the meds that need to be tapered off.
You can consider discontinuing it if the effects are intolerable , you would need to speak to your doctor next week to get an alternative eg fluconazole, itraconazole, terbinafine.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
if effects intolerable , can discontinue, no need to taper
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is possible that you are experiencing side effects from the ketoconazole.
It can be associated with the side effects that you have mentioned. Everyone reacts differently, some persons may have no effects, some may experience many of the possible side effects.
The medication can be stopped suddenly, it is not one of the meds that need to be tapered off.
You can consider discontinuing it if the effects are intolerable , you would need to speak to your doctor next week to get an alternative eg fluconazole, itraconazole, terbinafine.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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