TREATMENT DATABASE

Sporanox (itraconazole) is an antifungal used to treat fungal infections of the lungs, mouth, throat, toenails and fingernails.

USES IN ME/CFS: Like Diflucan and Nizoral, Sporanox is used to treat Candida overgrowth. Because it is less toxic to the liver, it is safer than Nizoral. Dr. Teitelbaum has observed that yeast that is resistant to Diflucan is usually resistant to Sporanox. The drug is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are transient nausea and headache. As with Diflucan, Sporanox can cause liver inflammation. Dr. Teitelbaum recommends taking lipoic acid as a liver protector when taking either drug.

Treatment rating for Sporanox (itraconazole)