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Break from itraconazole

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I had a consultant appointment last week & she mentioned that I probably should have a break from itraconazole (I've been on it 2.5 years), but my readings were still too high to stop.

I wondered, what is the consequence of staying on it (liver function was mentioned) & if you come off is it normal to go back on - she said 'have a break', not stop?

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Modola

Hello,

I have just come down from 400mg to 200mg and hopefully by the start of June to none - then to see my consultant who has basically said that he wants me to be on them during autumn/winter and spring/summer give free of them, but we shall see how it goes.

I think we were diagnosed at pretty much the same time.

All the best

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DrGraham

This is good management of your drugs by your doctor. Antifungals can be quite toxic so use is carefully monitored and as your breathing stabilises your doctor might give you a break from taking them to try to limit any side effects. If your breathing subsequently get worse you can go back on the antifungal.

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