Ketoconazole for Tinea Versicolor User Reviews
- ac2...
- October 20, 2015
Ketoconazole "I have a severe case of tinea versicolor, and I have tried several over-the-counter remedies as well as a couple of prescriptions. I read the other comments on here, was hopeful based on their experience, so I asked my doctor for it! WORST IDEA EVER!!!! I was also on a few other medications at the same time for ADD and depression/anxiety. The Nizoral had a completely unexpected interaction and caused me to go crazy. No, really-I mean hallucinating, talking to inanimate objects, thinking my car and trees and such things were alive... absolutely out-of-my-mind nuts. It was terrifying. PLEASE!!-if you are going to try Nizoral and you're on any other medication, I beg you to stay in close and honest communication with your doctor. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!"
- Anonymous
- August 30, 2021
"Studies support two doses of oral Nizoral eliminated tinea versicolor in > 90% of patients. Some doctors will use one dose daily for however many days, but it can be rough on liver enzymes (and the liver). It will come back many times annually during humid conditions. Repeating the same regimen usually takes care of it again within days."
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Frequently asked questions
- wal...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 19, 2012
Ketoconazole "My son and I both have taken Nizoral twice a day for 6 days. It cleared the issue up completely in approximately one month. However, it seems to return after a few years."
- sub...
- August 17, 2012
Ketoconazole "To be more effective, Tinea versicolor has to be treated on the inside with the pills, and on the outside with the shampoo. The dermatologist informed me of this."
- tim...
- April 6, 2015
"I experienced itching while on medication, and immediately I stopped taking it, which was after three weeks of treatment, but the tinea disappeared."
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"This cream really works! My Dr. had prescribed both Nystop powder and cream, which didn't help. I also tried apple cider vinegar, tea tree oil, and antifungal soap. The ketoconazole was the only thing that cleared up my rash. I had no adverse side effects."