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Nizoral is an anti-fungal agent which is a kind of antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Anti fungal drug

Brands

Dermed • Ketazol • Kez • Niz • Nizcreme

Generic Drug

Ketoconazole

Side Effects

Common

Sleepiness
Nervousness
Itchy rash
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Itching or burning
Headache
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Gynecomastia
Burning sensation
Lethargy
Rash
Enlarged male breasts
Itchy skin

Serious

Hypersensitivity

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Nizoral (ketoconazole) contains SLS and Parabens. True Or False?

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Has anyone experienced any negative side-effects from Nizoral (ketoconazole)?

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Hello I'm Casper. I recently got really bad psoriasis. I've had it a little bit in the past but it's almost all over my body now. Have tried Nizoral (ketoconazole).

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Where can I find Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo available for sale?

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Using Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo helps person suffering from alpoecia?

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What is the definition or description of: Nizoral allergy?

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Which is best for balanitis, naftin (naftifine) or nizoral?

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Will Nizoral (ketoconazole) remove dandruff from hair permanently?

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How much time should it take for Nizoral (ketoconazole) 2% cream to clear candida?

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Should I use head and shoulders conditioner after washing Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo?

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What's the difference between Nizoral (ketoconazole) and nizral (2%) anti dandruff shampoos?

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Is it ok to use Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo & advatan cream a day apart from each other or together?

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Pls help! been on Nizoral (ketoconazole) cream 2percnt for 1 n half weeks now for recurring balanitis. So far little improvment. Will it get better? Its depressing

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Can I use Nizoral ketoconazole cream for pimples?

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What to do about an allergy from Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Will keto plus shampoo dry out my hair like Nizoral (ketoconazole)?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Can I use my Nizoral ketoconazole shampoo (1% OTC) the same day that I take my fluconazole 150 pill?

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What to do if I have both psoriasis and dandruff, can I use t-gel and Nizoral (ketoconazole) together?

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A 30-year old male asked:

If after 3 weeks of using Nizoral, scalp is still itching? Btw, almost no dandruff and flacking. What to try next?

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A 32-year old male asked:

Have had bouts of balanitis. Recently went to urologist & prescribed nizoral% cream. How long should I take it for? He said 1wk. Any thoughts pls?

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A 23-year old male asked:

I have dandruff problem due to which hairfall is occurring.. How can I stop this ? Even I am using Nizoral shampoo fr a day it works nt much help.

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A 40-year old male asked:

Why have I had painful pimples on the sides and back of my head for the past month? No new meds.I've been washing hair with Nizoral daily for a year.

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Started using Nizoral (ketoconazole) 2% last week per dr.'s orders. They say twice a week use is good. I've not noticed any change in my seborrheic dermatitis flakes?

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Does nizoral shampoo cause liver damage??

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What does Nizoral (ketoconazole) do to tinea versicolor?

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Does using Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo removes DHT from head?

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Do i need to use Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo daily for removing dandruff from oily scalp?

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