I have to take four 200 mg pills of Nizoral, they gave me generic Ketoconazole. Anti fungal medicine. It's for Tinea Versicolor, i think i got it from the tanning bed. Will this medicine decrease my birth control?

Any suggestions or warnings while i'm taking this medicine? I have to take it and then sweat 30 minutes after so it will work through the sweat all over my body. It sounds scary.

It does not appear to affect oral contraceptives whatsoever, but it may cause sensitivity to light, so keep your sunglasses handy.

Not sure if they gave you good prescribing information but here are some other things my PDR says for that medication:

Do not take medications containing alcohol such as cough syrups, elixirs and tonics. If you take antacids, anticholinergics, histamine H-2 blockers, omeprazole or sucralfate, take them at least two hours after the Nizoral. There are no known food interactions. Also, take with food to avoid stomach upset.

Best of luck and do not be scared of this medication. The doctors will keep a good watch on you while you are taking for however long you may have to take it.

As with anything, if you begin experiencing something you think is a side effect, call your doctor immediately.

Lindaru :)