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Troche Side Effects

Oral thrush is a fungal infection that occurs within the mouth. The infections cause the appearance of painful, white bumps on the tongue, cheeks or the roof of the mouth. Doctors rely upon a number of anti-fungal medications to treat oral thrush, including clotrimazole, or Mycelex Troche. Despite its effectiveness, Mycelex Troche is not for everyone, as it presents several risks for side effects and complications in some patients.

  1. Common Side Effects

    • Many patients who take Mycelex Troche report gastrointestinal side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and stomach cramps. It is also common to notice an unpleasant taste in the mouth or changes in the way food tastes. These common side effects usually pose no long-term dangers.

    Dermatologic Effects

    • Mycelex Troche has the potential to cause a number of side effects involving the skin. For example, an individual may develop a skin rash when he first begins using the drug. In some cases, skin reactions are more serious in nature. Infrequently, patients develop blistering, peeling or large red welts known as uticaria. Itching, burning or stinging are also possible while taking Mycelex Troche. In rare cases, patients experience edema or the accumulation of fluid under the skin, causing swelling.

    Risks

    • Approximately 15 percent of patients who take Mycelex Troche experience elevations of liver enzymes. In most cases, these elevations in liver enzymes are mild and pose no threat. Rarely, elevated enzymes indicate a decrease in liver functioning, due to inflammation or hepatitis. While this condition is treatable, it often presents no symptoms to indicate its presence. Untreated, hepatitis has the potential to cause a number of problems, including scarring of the liver, liver failure, or the formation of cancerous liver tumors. Because of this, if you take Mycelex Troche for an extended period of time, it is important that you receive regular liver function tests to detect any adverse effects.

    Drug Interactions

    • There are some medications which produce unwanted side effects when used in conjunction with Troche. For example, drugs derived from a type of fungi known as ergot increase the risk of developing side effects from Mycelex Troche. There are a number of ergot-derivative drugs used in the United States, including dihydroergotamine, ergoloid mesylates, ergonovine, ergotamine and methylergonovine. Your doctor is unlikely to prescribe any of these drugs for you while you are being treated with Mycelex Troche.

    Considerations

    • FDA testing using laboratory rats revealed that Mycelex Troche has the potential to cause toxic effects to fetuses when given to pregnant mothers. Because of this, doctors rarely prescribe the drug for pregnant women. Additionally, the drug is typically not prescribed for children under three years of age. If you have a history of liver disease or impaired liver function, your doctor is not likely to recommend Mycelex Troche for you due to its potential side effects.

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