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Compare CLOTRIMAZOLE (Clotrimazole/Betameth) and CLOTRIMAZOLE TOPICAL (Clotrimazole) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Clotrimazole/Betameth, Canesten, Lotrimin · Antifungal
How it works
Antifungal agent
Approved for
Clotrimazole · Antifungal
How it works
Antifungal agent
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 23 Reddit discussions
CLOTRIMAZOLE
20%
positive
15 threads
CLOTRIMAZOLE TOPICAL
38%
positive
8 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
15 Reddit threads analysed for CLOTRIMAZOLE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
48 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Stats at the bottom of this post. (This is a re-post that I also wrote on /r/DiagnoseMe, I didn't know this sub existed until just now.) There's something wrong with me and I don't know what it is. It's been getting steadily worse over the past seven years or so. I'm exhausted all the time, shaky al
I got these dime sized itchy spots that started when i was about 11 weeks pregnant so february 2025. My OBGYN said its just eczema and can happen during pregnancy. The spots were so itchy they prescribed me Triamcimalone 0.5% in July 2025 but it didnt seem to help. Fast forward to Jan 2026 I saw my
Hi! I initially posted this on r/DermatologyQuestions and a commenter suggested I put it here as well. I'm new to reddit and this sub so hopefully I get everything right. I'm Australian by the way. Bit of a long one but here goes: In March 2019 I (25F, 172cm, 70kg, caucasian) noticed a small ann
*UPDATE* ***Thank you all so much for your help. Learning that our current recommended treatment wasn’t cutting it because of responses received here, we called the peds derm and they fit her in SAME DAY. Baby has nummular eczema. Treatment is 2 wks, 2x/day clobetasol ointment, if it persists move t
have had issues getting it back (phimosis) since early teens and always just did my best to keep everything as clean as i could. after many years began to get pain and irritation to the point where i went to the ER and was told i had balanitis. Prescribed Clotrimazole which lessened but never made i
So a 40 something year old female presents to the ED as above for a few weeks of dyspnea, chest tightness, lower extremity edema and now intermittent fevers. She had a low grade glioma resected one month prior and completed a short steroid course. She’s on keppra as well as clotrimazole troches for
I \[23M\] have had 3 recurring sexual partners (at different times) over the last year. 2 of the 3 have ended up getting throat problems, involving sore throat+difficulty swallowing+difficulty talking, which resulted in them having to go to the hospital to get what turned out to be Peritonsillar Abs
Medicine is a huge field and no one can know it all, but we can know more than we knew yesterday if we learn a little every day. Personally, I was curious if there's any real difference from one topical antifungal to another. I usually recommend Terbinafine (Lamisil®), but I've seen other pharm
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8 Reddit threads analysed for CLOTRIMAZOLE TOPICAL
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
1
Avg Post Score
5 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Threads directly comparing CLOTRIMAZOLE TOPICAL to other medications
I was recently hospitalized for severe diarrhea that developed after taking antibiotics. I had a bad itchy, red rash on my scrotum and anus that was diagnosed as erysipelas, and I was Rx'd clindamycin. I got pretty bad diarrhea, so they switched me to doxycycline. The rash improved but didn't go awa
Age 29 Sex male Height 181cm Weight 94kg Race caucasian Duration of complaint 3 weeks Location Any existing relevant medical issues Current medications Include a photo if relevant History: about a month or two ago, i noticed some spots on my chest i initially assumed were acne. They eventually sprea
Age: 21 Sex: female Weight: 120 lbs Height: 5 foot Race: white Primary complaint: bad itching in my left eye (sometimes in my right) Duration: 1 week Current medications: topical clotrimazole for fungal infection Smoking/ drinking: I dont do either Background: from the time i wake up to the time I g
I am a 32 year old white female, 163 cm tall, weighing 69 kg. Prior health history: Asthma, Gastritis, Oesophagitis, PCOS, Endometriosis Medications: Flixotide, Ventolin, Omeprazole, Famotidine, Cerazette, Cetirizine, Cefaclor. Yet to start: Verapamil, Terbinafine (again). Well I don’t even kno
23M , weight= 71 kg , Height= 5ft 11" Non Smooker, non drinker. I have an ulcer in my rectum so antibiotics are not for me I have paronychia on both of my toe nails for almost 12 months, I have used various topical medicines like clotrimazole, Mupirocin 2% they do relieve some pain but paronychia is
Background: I am 38 year old male, uncircumcised, in good health, good fitness, with impeccable hygiene. No other health issues, take no medications, no known allergies. Live in the US. About 18months ago I had some minor foreskin irritation. As the proud owner of any uncircumcised penis will attes
Throwaway for obvious reasons. I am a 40 year old male, 6’1”, 260lbs, non-smoker, no other current medical issues, no medications besides what’s described below regarding this particular problem. No recent changes in diet, environment, household, career, or habits. I have excellent hygiene and wash
Original Post: [July 17](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskDocs/comments/4tb6yl/wound_on_back_of_hand_wont_heal_pics_w_dates/) Age: 23 Sex: M Height: 5'5" Weight: 150 lbs Race: Southeast Asian Duration of complaint: 2-3 months and continuing Location (Geographic and on body): back of right hand Any exist
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Both CLOTRIMAZOLE and CLOTRIMAZOLE TOPICAL belong to the Antifungal class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
Both medications are approved for tinea cruris, Trichophyton mentagrophytes. When two drugs treat the same condition, the choice between them often depends on the patient's medical history, other medications, tolerability, and prescriber preference.
CLOTRIMAZOLE carries 1 FDA warning. CLOTRIMAZOLE TOPICAL carries 1 FDA warning. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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