Itraconazole is a medication used to treat fungal infections. Like all medications, it can cause side effects. Here are some of the positive and negative effects of itraconazole:
Positive effects:
- Treats fungal infections
Negative effects:
- Nerve problems, such as burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feeling on the skin
- Temporary or permanent hearing loss
- Gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhea, constipation, gas or bloating, heartburn, stomach pain, and unpleasant taste
- Headache and sweating
- Rash
- Serious allergic reactions, such as rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, and trouble breathing
- Liver disease, such as nausea/vomiting that doesnt stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, and dark urine
- Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients
It is important to tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also, tell your healthcare professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Additionally, it is important to tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take, as itraconazole may interact with other medications.
