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Side effects of Antifungal drugs

There is a small risk of side effects when taking any drug, but for most antifungal treatments this risk is small.

Creams and shampoos can sometimes cause irritation to the skin. If this happens, you should consult your GP or pharmacist, who will advise alternative treatment.

Tablet treatments such as fluconazole have a very small chance of side effects that may include diarrhoea, headaches, and fatigue.

Injections of drugs such as flucytosine have the most chance of side effects but they are only used to treat problems that are already serious, so the side effects should be weighed against the healing effects of the treatment. Side effects of this drug may include rashes, sore throat, bleeding or bruising, and yellow eyes or skin (jaundice).

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