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Lotrimin
Identifier
019279
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
A description of the experience
Clotrimazole (brand name Canesten or Lotrimin) is an antifungal medication commonly used in the treatment of fungal infections (of both humans and other animals) such as vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, and ringworm. It is also used to treat athlete's foot and jock itch It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most important medication needed in a basic health system.
Side effects of the oral formulation include itching, nausea, and vomiting. >10% of patients using the oral formulation may have abnormal liver function tests. For this reason, liver function tests should be monitored periodically when taking the oral clotrimazole (troche). When used to treat vulvovaginal candidiasis (yeast infection), <10% of patient have vulvar or vaginal burning sensation. <1% of patients have the following side effects: Burning or itching of penis of sexual partner; polyuria; vulvar itching, soreness, edema, or discharge
On Jan, 2, 2016: 585 people reported to have side effects when taking Lotrimin. Among them, 1 people (0.17%) has Hallucination.
On Jan, 2, 2016: 585 people reported to have side effects when taking Lotrimin. Among them, 8 people (1.37%) have Death.
On Jan, 2, 2016: 131 people reported to have side effects when taking Lotrimin af. Among them, 1 people (0.76%) has Death.