What is Nystatin?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Nystatin topical Nystop Nystat-Rx Show all
See also: Nystatin-hydrocortisone-zinc oxide cream
Nystatin is an antifungal agent available as an oral rinse, a topical application and in vaginal tablets. It is used in the treatment of fungal infections normally caused by the Candida species on the skin, mucous membranes and in the oral cavity.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candida (fungal) infection | 90 | 15 | |
| Prevent infection | 30 | 15 | |
| Skin infections | 5 | 2 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 3 | 0 | |
| Thrush | 3 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 61 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Nystatin
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal pain | 1 | |
| Bad taste in mouth | 1 | |
| Cough | 1 | |
| Depressed mood | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| General ill feeling | 1 |
Duration
Currently taking Nystatin
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 |
Stopped taking Nystatin
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 22 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 21 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 5 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 2 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 3 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 2 |
What people switch to and from
Patients stopped taking Nystatin and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fluconazole (Diflucan) | 3 | |
| Amphotericin B (Fungizone) | 1 | |
| Clotrimazole-betamethasone topical (Lotrisone) | 1 | |
| Colesevelam (Welchol) | 1 | |
| Ketoconazole (Nizoral) | 1 |
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