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 | yeast infection | no negative side effects. Positive one include reduced skin rashes and rarely have cold sores any longer. | Typically I need to take 2 pills at 72 hour intervals to knock out the yeast infection. Once it is gone it is such a relief. I have suffered from yeast infections since teen years. Now when I get an antibiotic from the Doctor I request one for the Diflucan. | F | 42 | 9 years | 12/4/2008 | 1 | infection | My left pinky finger would begin itching at the knuckle very intensely and then the swelling would always begin a few seconds after. Only that one finger... Once a year... Could not figure out what was causing it until this time. I hasn't taken this pill in a couple years and also had not had a breakout on my finger. I took one the other day and a few hours later it began again. So this time I put two and two together and researched online. Never will I ever take it again. Every time this happens it itches so badly I want to scratch my skin off!!! My knuckle turns purple and my whole finger swells up so much it hurts. Then come the blisters... And the peeling off the skin. Two days later and it is still itching me to death!!!!!! | Avoid it..... Not worth it. Thank god I figured out what was causing this. | F | 25 | 5 years 1 | 5/14/2015 | 5 | Prophylaxis after Endocarditis | Have experienced no side effects. | Taking Diflucan after Colon Fistula, Sepsis, Colon Resection, Endocarditis, ARDS, and Aortic Valve replacement. | M | 63 | 4 years | 8/1/2007 | 5 | Valley Fever | Chapped lips, random bumps on arms, legs and palms(itchy like a bug bite), skin on bottoms of feet peeled completely off, welts on chins | I nearly died from Valley Fever so I honestly can't complain about the side effects of this drug because it most certainly saved my life. The harsh side effects come with high doses (600-800mg per day). Besides...the skin peeling off the soles of my feet I saw as a benefit. My feet now look as beautiful and soft as a newborn baby. This drug took away Valley Fever symptoms in just a few days. | F | 45 | 3 years 200 mg 1x | 4/16/2015 | 2 | Yeast Infectiom | Red itchy swollen face and lips | I have been taking it every few months for the past 3 years and the last 3 times I took it I've gotten bad allergic reaction all over my face. I dont know if they changed the ingredients or my body has changed and can no longer tolerate it. | F | 32 | 3 years | 6/21/2020 | 1 | toe-nail fungus | weakness, extreme muscle fatigue in arms legs, especially knees to the point of total weakness and even now i have not been able to get strength back due to damage over time from this drug | I was put on diflucan once a week for toe nail fungus until toe-nails grew out which takes from 6 months to a year, it would come back after being off it for a period of time so i would take it again in between being pregnant | F | 40 | 3 years | 1/30/2009 | 4 | Yeast Infection | None. Long Term side effects: renal(kidney) and liver dysfunction (infrequent) Recurrence of infection | F | 25 | 2 years | 1/8/2006 | 3 | CHRONIC YEAST INFECTIONS | MILD STOMACH UPSET AND TIREDNESS. | IN THE BEGINNING THIS MED WORK WONDERS, BUT NOW AFTER I AM TAKING IT ON AND OFF FOR 2 YEARS, IT RARELY HELPS. I FIND THE CREAMS NOT WORKING ANYMORE EITHER. I HAVE FOUND SOME RELIEF WITH ZITHROMAX 1200 MG. | F | 27 | 2 years | 4/15/2005 | 3 | Chronic Yeast Infections | headaches | This medication is helpful, but when using it, I couldn't go 30 days without a returning yeast infection. On this site, someone recommended getting *refrigerated* 'Pro-biotic' drinks from the health food store. I began taking one, twice per week - and I've gone four MONTHS without a yeast infection...... Yay!!!! They are amazing little drinks, much more effective than ordinary acidophilus choices. The taste is like strong buttermilk - not so great - but so 'worth it'!!! It's a 'natural way' to go, plus zero side effects, like the Diflucan can bring at times. I am SO grateful to whomever it was that left the info on here, for me to be able to cure myself - so.... I had to write this, to pass it on. Good luck and 'happy health' :-) | F | 45 | 2 years | 11/1/2008 | 1 | chronic yeast infections | numbness and tingling in the hands and feet, muscle weakness, tremor | temporarily cured the yeast infections, until I stopped taking it, then the yeast would come right back. I have been off the diflucan for 10 months and the numbness and tingling was slowly improving. Took a 150 mg dose of diflucan last week again due to another yeast infection, and the numbness and tingling has worsened again | F | 39 | 2 years 200 1X W | 2/26/2016 | 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 | 4 | Diflucan can cause some stomach upset and dizziness, however, they will subside. | I use diflucan once a week for chronic yeast infections. It is very effective but you must be sure to see your doctor regularly when taking multiple doses to ensure that you have your liver enzymes checked. Also, make sure that you watch out for drugs that interact with diflucan as they may cause some of the side effects I see mentioned on this page. Erythromycin and Diflucan are dangerous combinations and should be watched carefully as they can cause a serious cardiac side effect. It's a great drug for yeast but as with all drugs you need to ensure your doctor is aware of any other medications you are taking and follow directions carefully. | F | 46 | 1 years | 4/7/2007 | 3 | Preventative for recurring yeast | none | I am a chronic yeast infectin sufferer. I take Diflucan as a preventative medicine usually 2 times per month...but worry about long term side effects. Does anyone know of any? | F | 39 | 1 years | 2/7/2005 | 3 | chronic vaginal yeast | No side effects really | I will say that i took diflucan for 6 months and after the 6months yeast came back bad so my gyn put me back on difiucan for a year i just went back after the year was up because the yeast came back again and it was worse than before so once again im back on it it works as long as im on it once a week but as soon as its n ot in my system its bad all over again | F | 28 | 1 years 150 | 4/2/2015 | 3 | Candida | muscle weakness, stomach aches, gastronomical issues, extreme hair loss!!!!!, | If it wasn't for the extreme hair loss I would never think of discontinuing my use of this drug. I take it so often because it has even helped with my depression. At this point i do feel like I am addicted to this drug thats how good it works for me. At times it can make me feel a little lethargic; but I just feel extremely laid back and calm with no anxiety. Although, after using it for 6 months straight I am experiencing thinning hair and it is devastating . I am now so depressed because Diflucan has been beneficial to me in treating my ailments even colds and apathy; but the hair loss I cannot take. I have even gone to the point now of putting monistat on my scalp hoping that will decrease the shedding because I figure that if I have a history of candida infection then maybe I need to treat the scalp and this will work to combat the hair loss. Now I believe that I am having negative side effects from that, such as headaches and foggy thinking. It seems like I can't win for losing….but if you are planning on taking Diflucan for a short period of time I definitely recommend the drug. It is when you take it for long durations past 2 and 3 months that you will experience the hair loss. It can be such a miracle drug that it cleans your organs and can even help with weight loss; I find it to be an energy booster ; -- I just wish it didn't cause you to lose your hair!!!! ------ | F | 34 | 1 years 75 2X W | 4/6/2014 | 2 | cryptococcal gattii, pulmonary | fatigue, skin rashes, peeling lips, peeling skin on feet and ankles, night sweats, loss of appetite, weight loss, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), weakness, leg stiffness, and severe hair loss on head and body after 3 months and I needed to wear hats. | 5 months on 800 mg daily and then halved to 400mg due to adverse effects. Continued another 7 months, 13 months in total. Nasty stuff. And in addition to the side effects I experienced, I was taking monthly blood tests,,and numerous other tests and scans to watch lung, liver and heart. I feel better now and fungus seems to be gone but I know it can relapse too. It took 7 months to diagnose and left me with damaged lungs,chronic Bronchiectasis. After 5 months off drug, my hair is returning but is very thin. | F | 61 | 13 months 800-400 1X day | 4/21/2015 | 4 | Valley Fever | stomach cramping, naseau, headache, vertigo, significant hair loss (head, eye brows, lashes) | naseau and vertigo minimized with motion sickness meds. side effects did not become problematic until 7th month and then grew increasingly obvious. | F | 43 | 10 months 400mg 2X day | 3/12/2011 | 4 | Valley Fever | Hair loss, peeling lips, sores on lips and in nose, exhaustion, facial spots, sun sensitivity especially to eyes (danger of retinoid toxicity) dry mouth and digestive system, stiff stools, eyelashes and brows thinning and area skin peeling, EXTREME MUSCLE PAIN AND STIFFNESS IN SHOULDERS AND UPPER ARMS. | Was put on maintenance dose of 200mg/day, but VF came back. Am taking generic form of Fluconazole. | F | 63 | 9 months 600mg 1X day | 3/20/2011 | 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 | 3 | Cripptocauccus fungal infection | It was the worst side effects ever. I wanted to die. I couldn't get out of bed without throwing up, had headaches so strong that I tought my head was going to explode..lost 15 lbs...muscle weakness, fever..everything...this drug was taking my life for 2 weeks...i cant even think about it =\ | But once you get over your side effects, that is when your body gets used to the medication ..it worked fine..lost all the symptons and cured my infection....my body reacted the worst way towards it n it was hell..hope no one else goes through what i went through | M | 20 | 7 months 2X day | 10/4/2010 |
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)