DIFLUCAN Reviews (FLUCONAZOLE)Average Rating: 2.3 (465 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DIFLUCAN with similar:
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| 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 | Vaginal yeast infection | Some pronounced and unusual dizziness/fatigue after drinking a glass of wine (avoid alcohol while on this medication) | While on a course of antibiotics I developed some very unpleasant symptoms that, as I found out two weeks later at the doctor, were caused by my first ever vaginal yeast infection (awful experience). I took one 150 mg fluconazole (generic Diflucan) tablet that day; I experienced relief within 24 hours and my symptoms were mostly gone within 5 days. I took another 150 mg tablet 10 days after the first one, and all my symptoms were completely gone within two days of the second tablet. Fluconazole was very effective at getting rid of my yeast infection without me having to deal with OTC creams or suppositories, so overall I'm quite happy with it. | F | 22 | 150 mg 2X M | 9/1/2011 | 5 | fungal meningitis | hoarseness of voice, dizziness, headaches, nausea | Had fungal meningitis twice in my life. First time around, I took Diflucan for 4 years. Second time around, (recently), I have been taking Diflucan for two months, 800mg both times. I am going to be decreasing intake to 400mg, for the rest of my life. | M | 45 | 800mg 1X day | 1/4/2013 | 4 | vaginal yeast infection | nausea, stomach pain, vaginal discharge | I had some really really mild nausea and stomach pain, but nothing unbearable. I also had some discharge, which I'm guessing is from the die off of the yeast when the antifungal gets to it. I took one 250 mg pill and then three days later, one more 250 mg pill. It was effective in getting rid of my yeast infection and it has not come back so far. I'd take it again, there were barely any side effects, and the ones I had were very mild. | F | 20 | 250 mg 1X AN | 4/14/2015 | 3 | yeast infection from antibiotics | swollen left ear lobe, rash in left nostril, swollen upper lip that turned blood red in color. i've taken the drug many times and only experienced this the last two times. | F | 22 | | 8/11/2009 | 3 | oral fungus infection | I was taking one pill a day for 5 days(200mg) for possible oral fungus infection. Experienced dizziness and nausea especially the first day. Also some fatigue and raised heart rate. But the side-effects diminished every day. Also am using a medicated mouthwash. Hopefully I will be cured soon! | Every drug gives you side effects....but this one is not really bad!! | F | 61 | 200 1X O | 10/26/2012 | 3 | systematic cnadida | difficulty breathing, tightness in chest, dizziness panic | I originally took Diflucan for vaginal candida without any side effects. Then I got systematic candida after battling amobae from India with antibiotics for a year. Used Diflucan a few times without side effects for a few years. But now have such severe side effects especially heart racing and tightness in chest that three times I went to the Emergency Room. It was pretty terrifying. Only after 3 times did I realize that it was from the Diflucan. Stopping sugar and going the healthy way has worked in the past too, but takes a little longer. Grapefruitseed extract works well but takes a few days- be careful, too much can burn the urinary track. This is the route I will take from now on. | F | 55 | 150 1X day | 5/17/2010 | 3 | vaginal yeast infection | 1st time I was prescribed the generic brand & it worked perfectly within a few hours with a little upset stomach. The 2nd time, I was itching all over like crazy, no rash, but itching on my face, legs, stomach, head, underarms. Other than that, I'd take it again probably. | F | 32 | 200mg 1X day | 10/18/2010 | 3 | Yeast infection | Since I have cronic sinusitis & am often prescribed anti-biotics I have been taking the fluconazole 150 mg pill. It has been working fine until these red blemishes showed up on my face after taking it one day. At 1st I thought it was a mixture of the antibiotic & the fluconazole, but since I've been off the antibiotic & had to take the pill again the blemishes came back. In the same places, one big one on my chin turned purple and left a black mark/scar on my face!!! *tears* I am allergic to the over-the-counter creams & this pill has been the alternative, but there has to be something out there that won't attack my face. | F | 32 | 150mg 1X AN | 4/3/2011 | 1 | YEAST FUNGAL INFECTON | BURING STOMACH, HEART RATE GOES UP , STILL HAVING PAIN AND SWEATS | I SHOULD OF NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE . iT DID NOT WORK AND CAUSES ALOT OF SIDE EFFECTS | F | 60 | 1 30MG 1X day | 8/14/2011 | 1 | please see website on Diflucan and dizziness: www.sidefxdrugs.com | | 3/30/2007 | 1 | fluconazole ( same as Diflucan) | I experienced stomach pain, stiff stool, and water like discharge | This crap did not work. My yest infection did not clear up... I waited the entire 7 days. still iching and still leeking...I went to CVS (drug store) and brought Monistat and in 4 days i had relif. my dischare is clearing up and im iching free...Praise God i recomend Monistat if u dont mind getting a couple of underwear dirty now if u want the stomach pain and head pain then sure take diflucan but i recomend the creams | F | 21 | | 12/12/2007 | 1 | Twice,after taking one oral Diflucan tabletfor vagina yeast infection, I had severe red, extremely itchy, panful rashes in my fingers, then I had painful blisters inside my mouth, my tongue was coverd by a white layer.Extremely painful experience. First time I did not make the connection to Diflucan. But the second time I took Difucan, I broke out with the same painful rashes in my fingers within twenty minutes of taking Diflucan, then my lips swelled, everywher inside of my mouth and tongue became covered with extremely painful, white blisters, and the tongue covered by a white layer, making it impossible to eat anything except liquids. | Please make doctors, as well as the public more aware of this very painful and horrible side effect of Diflucan!! | F | 59 | | 1/7/2010 | 1 | yeast infection | Within 30 minutes of taking the medication I experienced burning and itching in my lips, mouth, vagina and anus which gradually increased for about 3-4 days. What I thought was a severe cold sore developed on my bottom lip. My lips, mouth, lymph nodes, vagina and anus swelled. I have blisters inside my mouth, and on my bottom lip. The mucous membranes (skin)inside my mouth and on my bottom lip began peeling off, leaving the tissue raw and exposed. In addition, it began to bleed and is extremely painful. I cannot eat, the only liquids I can drink is water through a straw. | I took Fluconozole which is the generic form of Diflucan. I WILL NEVER USE THIS MEDICATION AGAIN! | F | 35 | | 1/10/2010 | 1 | yeast infection | I had taken in past when was prescription and maybe twice since over counter. The last 2 times my face has broken out in hives, feels really warm and prickly. This lasted for a good 24 hours. Not sure what is going on as I never had any problems in the past. | F | 55 | 1X day | 9/23/2015 | 5 | Yeast infection | I was given one dose of diflucan an the next day developed a sore throat, a cold sore in the corner of my mouth an a blister on the outside of my bottom lip and one inside on my gum that is so painfuL I havent been able to eat for the last 3 days. | I feel so horrible right now I'm goin to ask my Dr for a cream next time cause this is rediculous | F | 46 | 1 times 1X O | 10/15/2020 | 4 | Avoiding Yeast Infection | I also want to mention that this was the first time I ever heard of diflucan, or that it was intended to fight yeast infection. At the age of 14, when I experienced my first yeast infection, I used the OTC creams. But when I was 20 I heard about using active Acidophilous to restore proper vaginal "flora" and I have been using it with marvelous results every time I have had to use antibiotics. I am so surprised that hardly any one knows about it as a relief of yeast infection. It has absolutely no side effects unless you are lactose intolerant. And it can be purchased in any drug store or health food store. Just make sure it has "live organisms" and keep it refrigerated. Many yogurts have this as well, but I dont get the immediate relief from them as I do when I take the pills. | F | 52 | 1 times | 4/5/2007 | 3 | chaser after antibiotics | i took generic diflucan a little over 24 hours ago and have been feeling increasingly drained. now my joints and body ache all over and i cant sleep(hence the research and review). i think the antibiotics gave me the worst headache for 5 days now that is still lurking so i'm not sure if the diflucan is contributing to that?(probably) i have taken this many times in the past and usually not many side effect, though i do remember getting the sick feeling. these muscle aches are awful, i can't get comfortable, my back aches, my elbows and knees are killing me. i was fine before.she prescribed another dose if i needed it. i've already missed a week of my life from pills. wont be taking it. | body aches, i hurt all over especially my joints. | F | 41 | 1 times | 1/17/2010 | 3 | Yeast Infection | Diarrhea, vomiting, severe abdominal cramping. | I had a pap smear a week ago, and Dr. called me to tell me I had a yeast infection. I didn't know, had no symptoms. He prescribed Diflucan, I've never taken it before, but heard it was good. I took it at 7:30p and was up at 1:00a with severe diarrhea, vomiting and intense cramps in my lower abdomen. I don't know if the pain is from the medication attacking the yeast, but I thought this is what it must feel like to be disemboweled while still alive. I don't know how well the medication worked for the infection...but I do know I won't be taking it again. | F | 37 | 1 times | 12/4/2007 | 1 | Yeastie Beastie! | Severe migraines, all over body aches, could hardly move. And major nausea, with abdominal pain -- this all developed within 5-6 hours after first pill (and i shall say, my last pill). | This is the first drug I've ever had common side effects with. I just trusted my doc with his 'treatment'. He could of atleast mentioned the nasty side effects of Diflucan. Afterall, and I'm sure some of you know what I'm talking about, when it comes to getting a pain reliever or a xanex script, they have everything to say about those! Script says to take every 3 days, -- doc gave me 5 pills, am i supposed to take all those every 3 days, or as symptoms develop? I'm also on an antibiotic drip every 8 hours, since Feb 09 from MSSA infection that developed in my left knee which was totally replaced in 07. The two antibiotics work on their specfics. 'sigh' deb in michigan | F | 52 | 1 times | 9/18/2009 |
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)