FDA Warns about Dangerous Nizoral Side Effects

Nizoral oral tablets are a form of ketoconazole, a fungus-killing medication. The drug is intended to treat fungal infections like serious athlete’s foot, yeast infections/thrush, and ringworm, as well as other fungal diseases. While safer than other antifungal drugs, the FDA’s statement warned physicians not to consider this drug as a first-line response to fungal infections due to the risks they had uncovered.

In a Drug Safety Communication from last month, the FDA spelled out a number of serious medical conditions they have encountered in patients using Nizoral oral tablets. The drug is intended to kill parasitic fungus, but may be linked with serious complications for patients that took this drug.

Some of these potential Nizoral side effects include:

Liver Damage

Nizoral-caused liver damage has been reported. In some cases, the FDA has received reports of hepatotoxicity so severe the patients may die or require a liver transplant. The FDA warns physicians not to use this drug in patients with preexisting liver diseases. Additionally, the FDA recommends continuous monitoring for patients that used Nizoral tablets for liver function, as a way of spotting this potential complication.

Adrenal Insufficiency

Additionally, the FDA stated that Nizoral tablets may cause a decrease in the body’s production of corticosteroids, a condition called adrenal insufficiency. These hormones regulate many aspects of the human body, so adrenal insufficiency can cause symptoms including weight loss, hypoglycemia, dehydration, nausea, vomiting, and muscle aches. These symptoms can mimic Cushing’s Syndrome, a “naturally”-occurring adrenal insufficiency that has many of the same symptoms.

Nizoral Drug Interactions

The FDA has also warned that Nizoral tablets may interact with other drugs and cause serious reactions. This includes abnormal heart rhythms or arrhythmia. Arrhythmias can lead to further heart issues, including death under some circumstances. The FDA’s statement did not indicate which drugs may cause such interactions.

Get Legal Help for Nizoral Injuries

An investigation has been launched to explore the possibility of a class action lawsuit against the manufacturers of Nizoral tablets. Such a lawsuit could allege that the manufacturers of Nizoral tablets knew – or reasonably should have known – about the serious health risks associated with their product, based on resources like postmarket surveillance, clinical trials, or published studies.

A Nizoral lawsuit could further allege that the manufacturers — despite making a potentially dangerous product — continued to manufacture, market and distribute Nizoral tablets, endangering lives through negligence and fraud.

If you or someone you care about took oral Nizoral tablets and suffered from serious side effects like liver damage, heart issues or other serious complications, you need to remember that you have rights, and there are steps that you can take to regain control over your situation. You can start by visiting the Nizoral (Ketoconazole) Drug Injury Class Action Lawsuit Investigation. Here, you can enter information about your situation for a free review by a legal expert with a background in this type of litigation. If you have a case, you will receive specific guidance on the best steps to take in your exact situation.