Itraconazole User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Mango...
• July 1, 2014

For Sporotrichosis "I'm a Canadian living in Mexico. After picking mangoes, I contracted a fungal skin infection called sporotrichosis. Got it diagnosed about a week after the symptoms started. I now have been taking itraconazole for just over a week. My dose is 400 mg a day, or two capsules twice a day. I'm happy with the results so far. Its a little slow to work, but it is definitely working. The skin lesions are healing and its not spreading to any more areas of the body. I know I'm gonna have to stick it out for a while with this medicine, but it is effective. The only thing is I've missed my period this week. I read another comment of a woman who said she didn't get hers for three months, so I imagine I'm gonna be in the same boat."

• Bird
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2021

For Blastomycosis "I started a high dose. Had to stop as my liver and kidney levels went high. Then a couple weeks later started me again on 1 dose twice a day. Day 3 feeling sick, headaches, numbness, tingling in hands tired just not myself at all. I just sent another message to my doctor to see what to do. Also I keep feeling like my heart is racing. I’m not liking it. That is my body is not liking it."

• Kolin
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2021

Sporanox (itraconazole) for Onychomycosis, Toenail "Tried diflucan and terbinafine which ended up with me with vomiting and diarrhea and no success. Sporanox is a lifesaver. No side effects at all, feels like I'm eating a candy. I'm at 2 month treatment and I have to keep going cause I had some relapse but right know it seems its going away once for all! Let us hope!"

• Anonymous
• November 6, 2020

For Dermatophytosis "On my 5th day of itraconazole for a severe fungal scalp infection that I have suffered with for the last 12 months. It’s starting to look like it’s finally clearing up, the side effects haven’t been to bad mostly just an upset stomach & loss of hunger. But I think that could be more based on my anxiety disorder then itraconazole. Hopefully the side effects eventually get easier."

• gpugh
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2023

For Onychomycosis, Toenail "My mother (73) took this medicine for toenail fungus and within a couple of weeks her ankles had swollen up and there was a large red rash on the legs. I think it should NOT be used on seniors. Two weeks later after suspending the medicine she cannot put her shoes on and the rash persists. We are concerned there have been irreversible effects. AVOID this medicine."

• Anonymous
• September 11, 2009

For Dermatophytosis "I have used Itracozanole for about 3 months. Even though the medicine worked on my skin I had really bad side effects. I was constipated and didn't get my period for the whole 3 months I was taking the medicine."

• Ace
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2021

For Onychomycosis, Toenail "I was put on this for toenail fugus after taking it for two weeks 200mg a day I had to stop the side affects are bad no interest in anything feeling sad crying tried so I don't know if it works or not had to stop the side effects are so bad"

• Kp5014
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 14, 2016

For Histoplasmosis "I was treated with this antibiotic for 3 miserable months. It worked. However my side effects ranged from developing alopecia, feeling extremely exhausted all the time, pins and needles sensation that caused permemant nerve damage, and the list goes on."

• BTano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2016

"I'm suffering from Tinea Cruris for over 3 months now. Tried different remedies. Non of them worked. Tried topical creams such as Clotrimazole, Dactarin, Lamisil. None of them bring any relief. After consultation with my GP I took a liver function blood test and when the results came satisfying I was prescribed 200mg of Sporanox/Itraconazole for 1 week. No effect was noticed during the drug course although after few days fungus started to disappear from my penis head. Week after everything came back with a "double kick" the rash from my groin did not go at all. Everything is the same. Side effects: After the course I felt very tired and nervous but this went off after couple of days. Now I have to look for some other solution!!!"

• Mary
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 13, 2023

For Esophageal Candidiasis "Liquid form works amazing I have some allergy to mold that effects my esophagus and breathing, in addition to eosinophilic esophagitis. Anyway this drug is a miracle worker as others have mentioned it not only helped my breathing but it improved my swallowing dysmotility by taken down inflammation to the point where I could swallow bread and full meals. I get bad when I am off of it again. Unfortunately, the anti-inflammatory properties stopped working overtime though due to anti-fungal resistance. So I learned that with resistance even the anti-inflammatory effects eventually stop working as you become resistant. My gastroenterologist thought it was quite interesting how this drug worked so well for me. Even now, I take it every 3-4 months for 10 days at 400 mg dose as well but although it doesn’t work as strongly as it used to it still helps significantly. They seriously need to research it more people here saying it got rid of things they didn’t expect I had same experience."

• Black...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2023

For Blastomycosis "Two rounds of 6 weeks a year apart, because Blasto can come back, saved my Standard Poodle's life. Sporanox attacked the fungus, along with eye drops, out of one of his eyes. The other eye was lost to the fungus. He was symptomatic on his skin, in his eyes, lungs, prostate and joints. Age 2, he lived to 14 1/2 and was healthy."

• Alast...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2022

For Aspergillosis, Invasive "After 18 months of antibiotics,anti fungal, sputum and blood test and steroids for aspergillosis,I was prescribed itraconazole capsules two months ago.I am feeling better already and am hoping there is finally some relief. Less coughing sleeping better."

• Renee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 28, 2021

For Blastomycosis "I have been taking for 6 months I was very ill when first started I almost died I have to take for at least one year The side effects are not fun my hair is falling out my neuropathy has gotten extremely worse my hands get very blue and loose feeling my balance is being effected I am very tired my joints are are very painful me my eyesight has been affected with all that said if it is helping get the Blastomycosis out of my system keeping me out of the hospital not on a ventilator I guess I am willing to put up with the multitude of side effects. I take the liquid form 20 mg two times a day so far the scans of my lungs have shown much improvement I just hope that the side effects will diminish when I stop taking the drug"

• Cakeg...
• December 20, 2020

For Systemic Fungal Infection "I do have to say this is a VERY potent anti fungal. I usually use diflucan with minimal side effects. My first derm put me on this for Malassezia Folliculitis it was supposed to be 30 days and I barely made it to 15. First it made my cycle start 17 days early. I thought that would be my cycle for the month, but nope, it still came when it was supposed to. I had horrible nightmares and barely slept. Woke up jittery every morning and just felt like I wanted to sleep all day long because I lacked sleep from the night before. I didn't really have much of an appetite and would just make myself eat because I knew I needed to. I had the worst headaches, blurred vision, and would occasionally feel dizzy. It did calm the horrible symptoms I was having, but my 2nd derm took me off of them because he felt the dose of 200 mg a day for 30 days was really bad on my liver. I feel it's totally worth the side effects if you want quick relief. But honestly be prepared for some tear jerky anxious days"

• Unfor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2021

For Dermatophytosis "What started out as a misdiagnosed flea bite turned into the spreading of lesions all the way from my ankles to my shoulders (and everywhere in between). So far this medication has appeared to stop (day 12, 100mg a day for 15 days) the spread, reverse the skin color to its original color, and bring the inflammation down. HOWEVER, beware the emotional effects. My (otherwise) physically healthy body, exercise loving, outdoors type of motivated personality has crumbled into a short, anxiety ridden temper, who is constantly irritable and fearful. It has also modified my appetite in a negative way. Good luck."

• Aryan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2022

For Dermatophytosis "Started a course of 50 mg twice a day itraconazole, developed a mild to moderate headache every time I had a a dose. Drinking a lot of water and having some food helped in reducing the headaches. However a mild headache persisted throughout the day. I stopped taking the medicine after 5 days due to the headache and now I am relying on a topical anti-fungal agent for a Yeast infection. Did not have any other side effects however headache persisted throughout the day."

• cg94
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2022

For Tinea Versicolor "Used Selenium Sulphide and Ketoconazole for almost a year and it just did not work. I went to a private dermatologist and prescribed me Itraconazole for 7 days, 2 to take daily. After that she told me to use the shampoos once a week to keep it away. Summer time, my skin did not see a spot of the infection! (This is from the UK)"

• Mixed...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2021

For Tinea Capitis "I was prescribed this medication for tinea corporis and I was taking another brand for 2 months and it wasn’t working too well. The fungal infection was controlled but not improving or going away, after which the doctor prescribed me the same medication from a different brand but this time a lesser dosage and it worked like a charm but it brought along a lot of side effects - excessive sweating, tiredness, disturbed sleep ( can only sleep 4 hours a day ) and the WORST side effect (for women) my periods completely stopped and because of which my hormones went out of whack and I got insane cystic hormonal acne which I have never had in my life. Nor have I ever missed a period. I just can’t wait to get it done with because I’m so tired of waking up to 3/4 pimples every single day"

• Anonymous
• February 20, 2011

Sporanox (itraconazole) for Aspergillosis, Aspergilloma "This medicine has saved my life. Just praying that my liver enzymes are staying normal, don't know what would happen if I have to stop taking it."

• fresher
• November 21, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "My doc gave 1 tab daily for 7 days but itching is still there. Now I'm wondering whether it will clear out or not."

• Leenda
• October 10, 2008

Sporanox (itraconazole) for Vaginal Yeast Infection "Sporonox works so much better than other medicines or vaginal creams."

• Anonymous
• March 14, 2010

Sporanox (itraconazole) for Candidemia "After being treated for only a week with Sporanox pro I felt a lot better. Supplementing it with a strict diet really helped."

• Anonymous
• September 22, 2010

Sporanox (itraconazole) for Vaginal Yeast Infection "This medication did wonders with this problem."

• Anony...
• September 11, 2019

Sporanox (itraconazole) for Oral Thrush "Amazing"

• Anonymous
• April 23, 2009

For Onychomycosis, Toenail "This is perhaps one of the best medications out there. It will kill the fungus as long as you stay on top for about 6 months to a year with the medicine. To bad it's not over the counter yet."