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Azoles for Ringworm of the Skin
What To Think About
- Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take azole pills.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking azole pills, because this may increase the risk of liver damage.
- Azole pills should not be taken with some other medicines. Let your doctor know what other medicines you are taking.
- Do not take ketoconazole pills within 2 hours of taking antacids, because it will reduce the amount of ketoconazole absorbed into your blood.
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: March 21, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
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