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Brand name(s): Nizoral

What special precautions should I follow?

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Before taking ketoconazole,

  • tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ketoconazole, sulfites, or any other drugs.
  • in addtion to the drugs listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, also tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), hydrocortisone (Cortisone), isoniazid (INH), oral medication for diabetes or asthma, phenytoin (Dilantin), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane), and vitamins.
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist if you take any kind of medication for your stomach such as antacids (Mylanta, Maalox), cimetidine (Tagamet), or glycopyrrolate (Robinul). Ketoconazole must be taken at least 2 hours after these medications.
  • tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease, achlorhydria (stomach does not produce acid), or a history of alcohol abuse.
  • tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking ketoconazole, call your doctor.
  • be careful when driving or doing things that need alertness and physical skills; ketoconazole may cause headache, dizziness, and drowsiness.
  • tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.

Last Revised: 04/01/2003

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