Generic Name: Sporanox (itraconazole)
Sporanox Reviews
For Systemic Fungal Infection "I do not have enough good things to say about this drug. I (unknowingly) lived in a dwelling with high levels of black mold for several years. At one point I developed a severe, dry, unrelenting cough that NOTHING would ameliorate. Visits to ER and two pulmonologists showed nothing. Someone mentioned mold. I had some tests done on my home that came back high levels of Stachybotrys and Aspergillus. I knew there had to be a connection. My PCP is an intelligent and open-minded doctor, so he agreed to let me try Sporanox for a month. OMG two weeks in I felt like someone had given me my life back. I ended up being on Sporanox for four months, but in that time my cough, which two pulmonologists claimed was not caused by mold, went away and never came back. Severe pain in both sides of lower jaw - gone. Severe ear pain - gone. Constant head pressure and headaches - gone. Gut issues - gone. An ID told me mold does not colonize in the body. Oh, okay."
For Onychomycosis, Toenail "After a year on Sporanox, my badly infected and painful toenail grew out. Odd part is having the infected toenail and other minor medical conditions for 30 years, Sporanox cleared up many other conditions. The doctors said not possible, however, I know there is a connection. Heart arrhythmia, gone, non-healing nose/anal fissures, gone, facial/scalp/pubic psoriasis plus mucous membrane inflammation gone for treatment duration, but back after a year. A year later, the original nails were still clear, but a different nail infected with peeling, scaly skin across 1/3 of my foot. Strangely, it didn't get worse. Back on Sporanox. Seems to be clearing both conditions. The returning problems above also vanished when restarting Sporanox."
For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I definitely recommend Sporanox because it worked well for me without side effects. My doc placed me on it for 7 days and then another 7-day repeat if symptoms persist; which it did. Upon completion of my 14 days (2 capsules once daily), I had no symptoms. It is now 2 going on 3 weeks later, and I haven't relapsed with any of the symptoms or anything indicating the yeast infection returning."
For Onychomycosis, Fingernail "I had a fingernail fungus. My PCP told me I'd have it the rest of my life. I was, at the time, in my 20s. In my mid-30s, I saw a dermatologist for a skin problem on my arm. He mentioned my nails and said, 'I know you can't help me.' He looked at it and said it would be gone in a few months. I was put on Sporanox and it was clear in a month. He kept me on it for a year. I am in my 50s and it's never been back!"
For Vaginal Yeast Infection "It worked wonders for me. I suffer from severe constipation, which causes thrush from time to time, and I would use the cream. After a few days, the infection would occur again. My doctor put me on Sporanox for seven days, one tablet a day, and it has not returned since I completed my treatment. That was over a year ago. This is the best yeast infection treatment, I would be an advocate for it."
For Oral Thrush "Took maximum dose of 400mg for two weeks as other antifungal didn't work. My side effects were many nausea, diarrhoea feeling sad dry mouth racing heart rate. I'm glad its over and thrush is 100% eliminated. Works well but I guess every drug has its side effects. Now after completing course the side effects have all gone expect for dry mouth which I was told by the gp could be with for a few weeks after completion."
For Onychomycosis, Toenail "I was prescribed sporanox to take as a pulse therapy for a toenail fungal infection. Day 1, was ok. Woke up at night thirsty and with a feeling of sand in my mouth. Day two, small cough and breathing not 100%. Day 3, the worst nightmare of my life. Let me just say, I'm a healthy young person, running around 80/miles a month in addition to regular gym sessions. My resting HR is 45. Never in my life have I had even a headache. That day, I was extremely tired, coughing, the strongest headache in my life, constantly thirsty, literally thought the next stage was dying. It's day 5 (I stopped on day 3) and I still feel a headache and the lymph nodes behind my ears hurt very much for the second day in a row. I can't move my head too much without hurting. If you're thinking of taking this for fungal infection in toes or fingers, consider a different therapy like laser options. It was too short of a therapy to see any effects, so I can't say if it would be effective, the side effects were too much."
For Onychomycosis, Toenail "One small nail had 100% infection while 2-3 other toes (including big toes) were slightly affected. After one month it was clear. Sporanox was very effective. Healthy nail growth was apparent. But I stopped using the medicine because of the side effects, namely the sense of abnormal heart and mental function (not unlike the effects of pseudoephedrine), together with headaches and tiredness. I tried Lamisil for one month, and the improvement continued, but I suffered from nausea, tiredness, and occasional headaches. Now I have just started Diflucan."
For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Just started the treatment with Sporanox (on the first day) after vaginal infection pill and fungal cream didn't work and had a lot of hypersensitive skin reaction. Now going without cream, just antiseptic rinse and some lotion on the affected area. I found it works wonders as the first day taking the pills. I shall report once again after completion of 7 days treatment."
For Systemic Fungal Infection "I've taken Sporanox twice in the last 20 years. Both times it was very effective. Both times I took it to clear up toenail fungus. The first time it had the added benefit of clearing up my Iritis. I had a persistent Iritis inflammation problem before using Sporonox and have not had a single case since. The second time it effected my heart in a seriously detrimental way. I was driving and had to pull off the road and pass out. I recovered completely but will never take this particular medication again. This drug is not to be used by patients with ANY history of heart disease."
For Coccidioidomycosis "I have had a cocci infection in my left knee for 25 years (research says it will be chronic). It took 5 years and 3 surgeries to get a diagnosis. I got relief the first day I started with Nizoral. After seven years, I switched to Sporanox 200 mg per day. Efforts to stop the therapy always followed with relapse. However, dropping to a 100mg per day maintenance dose after another 5 years kept all swelling and symptoms at bay. In 2004, I was able to stop taking Sporanox and was symptom free until last month (Sept, 2011). Swelling and heat disappeared within a day of restarting Sporanox. Titer blood test results have varied over the history of my infection from 32:1 to negative to 16:1 to again being negative at this time."
For Onychomycosis, Toenail "Took sporanox for approximately seven months to cure complete infestation of toenail fungus (both feet/all toes). Sporanox had started to clear it all up when I ran out of the capsules. I was overseas and unable to get a refill. After stopping the medication for a period of time, the fungus returned to its previous state. Upon my return to the U.S. I did not pursue another Rx due to concerns over liver damage. But, if your liver is healthy and you can take it for an extended period of time, Sporanox seems to be a very effective cure. Much faster than topical meds I've used since then, although like I said soon after I stopped taking Sporanox the fungal infection returned to its previous state."
For Onychomycosis, Fingernail "I've been taking Sporanox for 10 months now with no improvement. The fungus is visible in all of my fingernails and all of my toes! I am nearing the end of my second (6 month) treatment and still no results with this medication. Fungus has caused several toenails to curl and become ingrown so, very painful. Doctor won't remove the nails while infected with fungus because nails are too brittle to remove safely without risks of infection."
For Onychomycosis, Toenail "Tried diflucan and terbinafine which ended up with me with vomiting and diarrhea and no success. Sporanox is a lifesaver. No side effects at all, feels like I'm eating a candy. I'm at 2 month treatment and I have to keep going cause I had some relapse but right know it seems its going away once for all! Let us hope!"
For Aspergillosis, Aspergilloma "This medicine has saved my life. Just praying that my liver enzymes are staying normal, I don't know what would happen if I have to stop taking it."
For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Sporanox works so much better than other medicines or vaginal creams."
For Candidemia "After being treated for only a week with Sporanox pro I felt a lot better. Supplementing it with a strict diet really helped."
For Vaginal Yeast Infection "This medication did wonders with this problem."
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