Do not use Danazol if you are pregnant. It is recommended that a pregnancy test be performed before starting Danazol . Effective, nonhormonal contraceptive (birth control) measures, such as diaphragms and condoms, should be used while taking Danazol . Danazol may cause serious harm to a fetus. If you become pregnant while taking Danazol , stop use and contact your health care provider. Life-threatening strokes and increased pressure in the head have occurred from using Danazol . Notify your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following: one-sided weakness, sudden vision changes, slurred speech, arm or leg pain, breathing trouble, chest pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, dizziness, fainting, swelling, stomach pain, head pain.
Treating endometriosis, symptoms of fibrocystic breast disease, orgiant hives. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Danazol is a synthetic steroid. It works by decreasing the level of certain hormones, which reduces the symptoms and severity of the diseases treated by Danazol .
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Danazol . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Danazol . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Danazol may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Use Danazol as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Danazol .
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Acne; changes in menstrual flow; changes in semen volume and sperm count; emotional problems; excessively oily skin; flushing; hair loss; nervousness; reduction in breast size; sweating; vaginal itching or dryness; voice changes (hoarseness, sore throat, change in pitch); weight gain.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal hair growth; arm or leg pain; breathing trouble; chest pain; dark urine; dizziness; fainting; headache; nausea; one-sided weakness; slurred speech; sore throat or fever; stomach pain; swelling; unusual bleeding or bruising; vision problems; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Danazol :Store Danazol at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Danazol out of the reach of children and away from pets.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Danazol . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.