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A member asked:
Are there any side effects for itraconazole since i stopped meds after 2 months for histoplasmosis? i'm getting 2nd opinion.
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Side effects: Itraconozole is usually well tolerated, but some people will experience nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, rash , headache or other mild symptoms. Like many medications, occasionally it can irritate the liver or pancreas, or worsen heart failure, among other more serious conditions.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Why do you ask?: Histoplasmosis is either trivial or deadly. A majority of folks in my old hang-out in Kansas City had a few old histoplasmosis lesions and they were in no danger from them. The systemic infection almost killed my med school roommate -- and you're more fortunate than him since itraconazole is now available, which is amazingly well-tolerated compared with the old Rx's. Get that 2nd opinion. Cheers.
Answered 7/20/2017
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