The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Nausea (11%)
- Diarrhea (11%)
- Vomiting (7%)
- Fever (7%)
- Stomach pain (6%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Rash
- Constipation
- Tiredness
- Coughing
- Dizziness
- Sweating
- Headache
- Trouble breathing
- Chest pain
Itraconazole serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Congestive heart failure (CHF): trouble breathing, swelling in the arms and legs, sudden weight gain, tiredness, dizziness, lightheadedness, feeling your heart beat very fast
- Abnormal heart rhythm: dizziness, feeling faint, lightheaded, feeling your heart beating fast
- Liver damage: nausea, vomiting, unusual tiredness, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice), dark-colored urine, pale-colored stools
- Hearing loss: muffled hearing, difficulty understanding speech
Source: DailyMed
The following Itraconazole side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Decreased urine output
increased thirst
irregular heartbeat
loss of appetite
mood changes
muscle pain or cramps
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
seizures
trouble breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
Less common
Blurred vision
chills
clay-colored stools
cloudy urine
cold sweats
confusion
dark urine
decrease in urine-concentrating ability
dizziness
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
drowsiness
feeling unusually cold
headache
itching, skin rash
light-colored stools
mental changes
muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching
nervousness
noisy, rattling breathing
numbness and tingling around the mouth or fingertips
pounding in the ears
shivering
slow, fast, or pounding heartbeat or pulse
stomach cramps or pain
sweating
swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs
tightness in the chest
trembling
troubled breathing at rest
unpleasant breath odor
vomiting of blood
yellow eyes or skin
Rare
Black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
blood in the urine or stools
blue lips and fingernails
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, painful, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
cracks in the skin
decreased appetite
difficulty with swallowing
dilated neck veins
disturbed color perception
double vision
extreme tiredness or weakness
fast or irregular breathing
feeling of discomfort
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
halos around lights
hearing loss
hives or welts
inflammation of the joints
joint pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
loss of heat from the body
loss of vision
lower back or side pain
night blindness
overbright appearance of lights
painful or difficult urination
pale skin
pinpoint red spots on the skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
rapid weight gain
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
red, swollen skin
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stomach pain, continuing
stomach tenderness
swollen lymph glands
tunnel vision
unsteadiness or awkwardness
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual weight gain or loss
upper right abdominal or stomach pain
weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Incidence not known
difficult, fast, noisy breathing
indigestion
loss of bladder control
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
difficulty having a bowel movement
difficulty with moving
discouragement
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
feeling sad or empty
inability to have or keep an erection
irritability
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
loss of interest or pleasure
muscle aching or stiffness
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
passing of gas
sensation of spinning
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
soreness of the skin
stomach fullness or discomfort
stuffy or runny nose
trouble concentrating
trouble sleeping
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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