- Male
- 22 Years
- 07/02/2025
I'm on itraconazole 200mg daily for about a month now, and I've started losing more hair than usual. Could this be a side effect of the medication? I'm a bit worried and would appreciate any insights.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
yes side effects is there like nausea, headache
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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