DIFLUCAN Reviews (FLUCONAZOLE)Average Rating: 2.3 (465 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DIFLUCAN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DIFLUCAN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Vaginal yeast I fection | I have acid reflux and after taking diflucan for 4 weeks 1x a week had very bad gas pains and stomach irritation. | 66 | 0 days 1X day | 9/20/2021 | 3 | Yeast infection | My right hand swells it itch so bad and it's just in between my first finger and my thumb the itching is unbelievable it's really tight and it actually hurts to touch yeah I think I'm done with this medicine | 53 | 1 days 150 | 5/29/2020 | 1 | please see website on Diflucan and dizziness: www.sidefxdrugs.com | | 3/30/2007 | 5 | High Levels of Candida | None that I could tell. | I had abdominal distention and water retention almost every day. By mid day I went from a perfectly flat stomach to looking like I was 4 months pregnant. Once I started taking Diflucan it stopped. I had tried herbal antifungals, probiotics, the anti-candida diet, etc. but my levels always came up high. It will be interesting to see if they are normal now. | F | 39 | 7 days | 8/25/2005 | 5 | Fungal folliculitis | No side effects at all | Cleared up but took a long,long time. Doctor said infection was gone but skin took four months to recover. | F | 50 | 30 days | 4/20/2006 | 5 | Vaginal Yeast Infection | None at all | F | 18 | 1 days | 2/17/2012 | 5 | yeast infection | Only some white thick discharge which I'm sure is completly normal. The symptoms of a yeast infection literally dissappear in a couple hours ! This drug is an absolute miracle ! I wish everyone could tolerate it well, cause it really works wonders! And fast and no messy creams ! | F | 25 | 1 days one pill | 12/9/2011 | 5 | Fungal Meningitis from Valley Fever | Initially my nervous system went crazy, leg shaking all the time, unable to sleep AT all. After two weeks I was able to sleep. The vibrating leg thing has subsided over the year I have been on it. Chapped lips that never get better. Loss of body hair (what woman doesn't want that though) | I have a lot of pain in arms, shoulders, neck but I'm not sure if that is the drug or the disease. | F | 56 | 1 years 600 MG 2X day | 12/19/2011 | 5 | Yeast Infection | Mild Nausea/stomach pain | F | 40 | 1 days 200MG | 1/16/2012 | 5 | vaginal yeast infection | Within a few hours of taking the first dose I developed these strange little bumps on my face and arms and felt a little lightheaded and breathless. I don't know if it was hives or not but I took an antihistamine and felt better. They have since cleared up. Also, I've had a bad taste in my mouth. Food has tasted a little strange but I'll take that over the awful yeast infection any day! | I had a bad yeast infection and was very uncomfortable with lots if itching and soreness. I had taken Diflucan before so I knew it would alleviate the symptoms quickly with no mess. I was prescribed 2 150 mg pills. I took the first on day one and the second three days later, today. I know my body is still clearing the yeast infection but my symptoms have already dramatically improved. The itching was reduced within a few hours, and each day I have noticed improvement. I was prescribed an external cream for itching but haven't even needed it. | F | 27 | 2 times 150 1X day | 3/1/2012 | 5 | Cryptococcus Gatti | nausea, loss of appetite, weight loss, muscle weakness, dry itchy skin, dry patches, red bumps, chapped lips, dry eyes, dry nose, dry mouth, bowel shut down, loss of hair (mainly shedding) loss in nape area. Headaches, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, bruising easily, dizziness, fatigue, tooth pain. | Recommendations for side effects: Bowel-try lactulose solution 2 tblsp per day. Cureve lotion helped with dry skin as well as Mometasone furoate cream (use sparingly). Tooth pain-fluoride varnish. | F | 45 | 8 months 400-600 1X day | 1/6/2013 | 5 | yeast infection | OMG took it last night, and I dont feel any yeast infection symptoms whatsoever!! It works! | F | 27 | 1 days 150mg 1X day | 2/10/2010 | 5 | systemic yeast | I have taken Diflucan over the last 20 years when my system gets out of balance. I have taken maybe 7 doses over that period of time. Each time one 150 to 200mg per incidence. This last time I know how I cause my infection. It which was a sugar benge. I started with a yeast infection on my chest under my breast (never had such). It did not go away with normal antifungal. I told my infectous disease doctor that the anti-fungus lamasil didn't work. He noticed as well it didn't work. After this experience I asked that he give me one dose of diflucan and then I'd do a liver cleanse. For me diflucan seems to be the only drug that "resets" my normal flora when it get's out of control. Like always I have had no major side affects. I do notice the red area on my chest increased after showing but it did not itch. In fact I don't feel any itching at the moment. It's been about 5 hours since I took this one dose. | So I will say although I am aware of the potential side affects I do know that abstaining from sugars -all sugar is one of the major keys to successfully benefiting from this drug. The system really has to have high quality nourishment and it works. After It's done it's work I usually juice for a week after and then use a liver cleanser and I'm good for 2-3 years. I believe the body has to work extra hard to expel the toxins when the diet is poor. Eg fast foods, candy, fried foods and red meat. If you eating whole grain, veggies -steamed along with nuts and deep water fish like tuna, the side effects or minimal to none. Also regulating the sleep for the week after is very beneficial. Eg Sleep at night before midnight and wake in the early morning. I hope this is helpful to others | F | 54 | 1 days 200 1X day | 3/17/2010 | 5 | Vaginal yeast Infection | No side effects. | I love this medication. I never take traditional yeast infection medications anymore. The only thing I experienced was gradually increasing relief as threatment went on. One dose and the yeast infection clears up and is completely gone after 7 days and relief of symptoms occured within 24 hours. Normal external itching caused by yeast infection was sometimes present, but I used a normal external cream for that. | F | 34 | 1 days 150 1X O | 3/19/2010 | 5 | Yeast Infection | No Side Effects | This is the greatest yeast infection medication ever. I used to be able to just take one and its gone, but my new doctor prescribes two...One today and another 4 days later to make sure its knocked out. I'm very prone to yeast infections (about 3 a year) and nothing works except this. Very easy and quick. | F | 19 | 2 times 300 mg 1X AN | 3/22/2010 | 5 | fungal infection/throat/digesitve | i do have some die off reactions..if i have not cleaned up my diet and have had any sugar.. burning sensation thru body..as well as the blistering on lips..and worsening of fatigue initially however..to me this is just the reaction of the body to the yeast being killed.. i have had to take diflucan off and on..and need to stay on it more long term. i had exposure to toxic mold (stachybotris..indoor..several types as well as to the chemicals used in the house..to get rid of the mold. i reacted and should have totally gotten out of the house forever..but tried to live there for a year or more. my immune system reacts now to chemicals..and things that i eat. i get a lot of inflammation..and get problems on the roof of the mouth as well as the sinuses..if i do not stay on diflucan and eat right. | i wanted to say to any of you who are taking diflucan. it is not going to work for you, if you dont start of first by eliminating all sugar..( i mean all)as well as white breads etc. there is a tremendous response by the body to the effects of the yeast die off. the american diet and lifstyle as well as the chemicals in our environment contriubute to very unhealthy imbalances rt yeast..etc. of course you are going to feel sick..from this medicine if you are not properly prepared.. the book "fatigued to fantastic" gives good tips on easing in to this slowly.. also taking probiotics..(not yogurt)..is advised. there are also natural things that can be added. you have to eat super healthy..but it is worth it..if your problems are severe enough. you also need to chew your food well..or it messes with the digestion of food..and can set you up for leaky gut syndrome etc. (i have had problems chewing b/c of some orthognathic issues) i am not able to chew like i should..so i have to puree things often. the best books out there are "the woman and the yeast connection" and "from fatigued to fantastic". | F | 44 | 100-200mg 1X day | 2/26/2010 | 5 | Bad yest infection | No sex :-( | Symptoms of infection cleared completely after 3rd dose this time. I have been on Diflucan for extended periods before due to recurrence. The first yeast infection I ever had I was Rx 1 tab. Recurrence within two months, I got 2 tabs. Recurrence within another three months so my doctor put me on it 2x/week for three months. That was August 2008, the next time I had it was early 2009 and I was given a vaginal cream which also worked well. I was yeast free for the next year and a half. Will be cutting back on sugar and am taking probiotic tablets and eating more yogurt as well. | F | 32 | 7 days 100 mg 1X day | 6/15/2010 | 5 | repeated yeast infections | No negative side effects, worked very well for me | I tried all the homeopathic and general cures for yeast infections before going this route, and I would suggest to everyone to do the same. That being said, I suffer from an issue where I have yeast infections almost all the time, literally, and this medication worked great for me. | F | 22 | 2 weeks 150mg 1X W | 2/21/2011 | 5 | Yeast infection | Very positive experience | F | 44 | 1 days 200 mg 1X day | 7/1/2011 | 5 | Yeast found in stomach | I've always had a positive experience with this drug. However, I've only ever taken it one at a time. Now I'm on a regimen for 14 days so we'll see what happens. | As an FYI when you take Diflucan you will experience something called "yeast die off". You can Google it. When the yeast die they produce toxins that cause many side effects that are blamed on the drug. I'm not saying the drug doesn't cause side effects because it does, just be aware that killing the yeast fungi also causes side effects. It's also important to repopulate your digestive system with a good probiotic. There are many out there but personally I'm going to give Three Lac a try this time around. It sounded promising on the web site. | F | 59 | 14 days 100 mg 1X day | 8/30/2011 |
DIFLUCAN (FLUCONAZOLE): Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. FDA Approval Date: 1990-01-29 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)