Sporanox side effects

Side effects of Sporanox cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Sporanox.

More common side effects of Sporanox: May include, anxiety, bursitis, diarrhea, fatigue, fever, gas, headache, high blood pressure, indigestion, injury, muscle pain, nasal and sinus inflammation, nausea, pain, rash, respiratory infection, swelling due to water retention, urinary infection, vomiting.

Less common side effects of Sporanox: May include abdominal pain, abnormal dreams, allergic reaction, decreased sexual drive, dizziness, extreme sleepiness, feeling of general discomfort, gum inflammation, hives, increased appetite, inflamed stomach and intestines, itching, loss of appetite, reproductive disorders such as male impotence, sleepiness, sore throat, tremor, weakness.

Rare side effects Sporanox: May include blood abnormalities, congestive heart failure, constipation, depression, fluid in the lungs, hair loss, hepatitis, high triglyceride levels, liver failure, male breast development, male breast pain, menstrual disorders, nerve disorders, ringing in the ears, severe allergic reaction, skin peeling, sleeplessness. Additional side effects that may be seen with the oral solution are: Back pain, blood in the urine, breathing difficulty, chest pain, cough, dehydration, difficulty swallowing, hemorrhoids, hot flushes, impaired speech, inflamed mouth, insomnia, pneumonia, shivering, sweating, vision problems, weight loss. People being treated for onychomycosis may experience stomach and intestinal disorders or rash, or, less commonly, headache, light-headedness upon standing up, low blood pressure, muscle pain, a sick feeling, or vertigo.

WHY SHOULD SPORANOX NOT BE PRESCRIBED?
If you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to Sporanox or similar antifungal drugs such as Nizoral, you should not take this medication. Make sure that your doctor is aware of any drug reactions that you have experienced. Sporanox can have a negative effect on the heart. It should not be used for fungal nail infections in people with cardiac problems such as congestive heart failure. Serious heart problems, such as irregular heartbeats and even death, have occurred in people who have taken Sporanox at the same time as Orap or Quinidex. Never take these drugs with Sporanox, and avoid Halcion, Versed, Mevacor, Tikosyn, and Zocor capsules as well. During pregnancy, Sporanox should not be used for treatment of fungal nail infections.

SPECIAL WARNINGS ABOUT SPORANOX MEDICATION:
In rare cases, Sporanox has been known to cause liver failure and even death. If you have liver disease, or if you take Sporanox continuously for more than a month, your doctor should monitor your liver function periodically. If you develop such symptoms of liver disease as unusual fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, dark urine, or pale stool, stop taking Sporanox and contact your doctor immediately. People with cardiac problems such as congestive heart failure should avoid Sporanox unless the benefit clearly outweighs the danger. In fact, anyone who is even at risk of heart failure should use Sporanox with caution. Risk factors include heart and lung disorders and kidney failure. If you experience swelling--especially in the feet and ankles--or difficulty breathing while taking Sporanox, stop taking this medication and contact your doctor immediately. If you develop any nerve disorders while taking Sporanox, see your doctor. Treatment will probably need to be discontinued.