There are 124 ratings for the drug: DIFLUCAN in the Askapatient database.

Key to ratings for diflucan: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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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
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 Email
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	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 Email
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
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
5	Toenail fungus	None noticed	I didn't realize I had toenail fungus for several years, but it was getting progressively worse and the nails were getting thicker and sometimes were painful. A doctor told me thats what I had and prescribed the diflucan. It took 6 months to completely change the toenails, but within a few weeks I noticed a difference.	M	40	6 months		2/15/2008
5	Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever)	It's very hard to separate the side effects of Diflucan from the effects of Valley Fever, but having been on and off, I think I can distinguish the two. I'm presently on 600 mg/day, and I'm experiencing peeling lips, a rash and flaking skin on my stomach, thighs, and legs. The first time I was put on Diflucan, the infection was peaking, and the skin on my feet peeled off (moulted?) like a snake skin. The drug is effective, as indicated by blood tests, and the disappearance of some my symptoms. I feel the side effects are more annoying than serious.		M	59	4 months		2/16/2007 Email
4	yeast infection	I have been taking pulse diflucan 50 mg, 1 tablet every 3 days for yeast infections due to antibiotics (for lyme.) The diflucan works great, but my natural care MD says it has fluoride in it, and that fluoride can be real detrimental to the body. There's a lot of info on the internet about harmful effects of fluoride.	Fluoride can substitute for iodine inside the body, and it can "lock up" the thyroid hormones, making them unusable by the thyroid. :-(	F	53	4 months		1/25/2009
4	Valley Fever	In the first two weeks I had trouble sleeping, a very low appetitite and had fast spiky fevers, like hot flashes. My lips blistered and peeled. After that I was fine. It wasn't really as bad as it sounds, just annoying. All medications have their side effects and I need to take this long term. It's been three weeks now and I am starting to get a little relief from the Valley Fever, coughing less and breathing a bit easier.	May have to take this drug 6 months to a year, depending on results.	F	52	3 months		1/26/2010
1	Thrush	I have been battling thrush for about 10 weeks. 6 weeks ago, my daughters pediatrician prescribed me with a two pack of Diflucan. I was to take 1 and then 7 days take the other. Around the time I took the second pill, began having horrible nausiousness and stomach pain. This turned into Dhiarhea that lasted for 5 days. During this time I was also having dizzy spells. At one point, I was sitting at my computer, developed tunnel vision and fell face forward into my computer. I rushed to my family physician where she told me it was probably dehydration from the Dhiarhea and that I may have caught rotovirus. No one else in my home exibited any symptoms of Dhiarhea. However my 16 month old daughter has been having balance issues. Did it pass into my breastmilk? My physician prescribed more diflucan at 400mg day 1 and 200 mg every day for 4 more weeks. Im worse now than ever.		F	28	1 months		2/26/2008 Email
1	yeast infection	difficulty breathing, thrush, cuts in tongue	I have found that a better way to treat yeast infections is with probiotics and following a candita diet. The side effects of the diflucan are not worth it. I have also begun to see a colon hydrotherapist (colonics) and I can see the yeast leaving my body. I have been buying yogurt with the probiotics, I take a probiotic as a supplement and I am watching what I eat. I am feeling better than I have in a long time and will never take this medication again.	F	44	1 months		2/23/2009
4	Valley Fever	some hair loss, dry lips, tiredness, and at first a little nausea	I'm probably going to have to take this for 6 months. My infectious disease specialist says there are 2 other -azole meds that are stronger and have a better chance of keeping the cocci (Valley Fever) from returning in the future but the side effects are worse (like blurred vision). At least I don't have to take it forever. The tiredness is the worst part.	F	34	7 weeks 400mg 1X D		8/6/2010
3	systemic candida	I see that most of these people don't realize they are experiencing DIE OFF SYMPTOMS. The nausea and stomach are the diflucan but the rashes, burning vaginal area, itching etc. are from the candida. Having had this for many years and treating with oregano oil, coconut oil and other natural remedies I know what I am talking about. Go look at "Bee's Candida" website. Very informative. I realize Bee doesn't advocate taking pharmaceuticals but I was desperate. My crotch has tiny razor cuts all over the pelvic floor and other places and it looked like someone had burned me with an iron. So far I still have the cuts but they are DIE OFF SYMPTOMS. The nausea... now that's the Diflucan. But feeling real exausted... that could be the Diflucan too		F	57	4 weeks 100 mg 1X D		6/26/2010
5	Anal yeast	None.	I took this a few years ago when I developed overgrowth of yeast in the anal area. UGH!! My doctor had me try OTC stuff like medicated powder and Lotrimin. I also tried something called Proctosol or something like that. I used that for 7 days; it was a anti-itch cortesoid I guess. None of these worked. The Diflucan worked FAST. I felt relief almost right away. The thing I remember most is how expensive it was. $10 per pill, since I paid over $100 for just a 2 week supply. I know there are more expensive meds, but it was the most expensive thing I had ever been prescibed (up until then at least). At that cost, it better have worked! :-)	F	46	2 weeks		5/25/2008
4	candida throughout my body	The first day I had to take two (10mg ea.), then one each day for 2 weeks. The first day I itched all over after that I was fine.	Since I have been on it for 8 days now all vaginal odor is gone,I have a better "taste" in my mouth, and now when I have a bowel movement I don't have to vacate that end of the house. An ENT doctor gave it to me because it looks like I have fungus on my vocal chords (my voice has gotten increasingly hoarse so my regular doctor sent me to the ear,nose, throat doc. So on the 10th (July) the ENT doc. will see if the Difucan helped. My voice is better.I'm looking now for natural ways to control Candida. This site helps!	M	54	2 weeks		7/1/2009
3	Yeast infection	None after first single pill dose. After second single pill dose: Severe nausea, lack of appetite, and occasional vommiting	Took first single pill dose, which cleared up all the yeast and itching within about 3 days. My doctor had given me a second single pill dose to use incase the yeast was still there a week later, it was all gone however i took it to be on the "safe side". Had the worst nausea of my life for 2-3 days.	F	16	2 weeks		8/4/2009
1	Skin yeast infection	No side effects at all.	This drug did nothing. I still have the infection and have to go back to the doc after taking 2 rounds of it.	F	35	2 weeks		12/31/2006
5	candidiasis	vertigo, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia	I rated this a 5 so people will see it. This drug is dangerous. It has been 2 years since my last Diflucan tablet, and I still experience vertigo, dizziness and fatigue. These side effects have improved over the last 2 years, but I still have problems with loss of balance and dizziness. If you experience this side effect, STOP taking Diflucan immediately, and inform your doctor. Pfizer insists that it knows nothing about this side effect, but both my doctor and I agree, that Pfizer is lying. Be careful.	M	45	90 days		11/8/2006
1	candidiasis	I was on a small dose (50mg), and experienced a bit of vertigo (dizziness) everytime i took a tablet. The dizziness would only last for an hour or two. Then after about 2 months of treatment, I woke up one morning dizzy, and now I've had vertigo ever since (over 1 year ago). the vertigo and fatigue has improved (i could barely walk a year ago), but I am still no where near how I used to be.	This side effect is horrible. There should be large warnings about vertigo/dizziness and how they can last for over 1 year. I'm just hoping its not permanent. Either pull this drug off the market, or put proper warnings on it.	M		60 days		1/21/2006 Email
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
2	recurring yeast infections	no side effects...just not getting rid of yeast infection. i have had them 8 months straight now.....i have been on for 30 days straight.	is there anything i can use?	M	30	30 days		8/25/2009 Email
5	Candida	I was able to have sex again without pain :) no negative side effects.	My Candida, male yeast infection, had been out of control for years, on my penis and feet, and toe-nail discoloration. I noticed no symptoms three days after taking. This is my miracle drug.	M	25	20 days		1/6/2010 Email
4	fungal infection	Extreme fatique, slight nausea, dizziness/equilibrium off balance, inability to concentrate...	After a treatment of a very strong antibiotic, my face broke out in the most severe rash and a vaginal infection developed as well. Knowing antibiotics cause fungal overgrowth, I requested diflucan from my doc. After a few days, my infections/rash started to clear, then when the dose was over, symptoms came back so she gave me a longer dosage time. The infection was severe but I stuck it out and everything is much better. I see where everyone is saying that the rashes and sores are the fault of the diflucan/flucanazole and for individuals very sensitive, it may be, but when my doc prescribed diflucan, she said "It's going to get worse before it gets better".. It was clear in my case, at least, that the first few days the diflucan was expelling ALL of the yeast/fungus in my body. Rash, discharge, throat, tongue were inflamed, but now, my body is healing and psychologically I feel much better as all symptoms are clearing. The side effects are worth it, for me.	F	45	10 days		7/8/2009
2	Chronic Yeast Infection	canker sores, blisters inside mouth, blisters and cuts on tongue, vaginal itching/burning and blisters,	Developed itchy vagina within an hour of taking it, but assumed it was because the yeast was being killed off. Within 3 days, developed canker sores, swollen lips and tongue blisters. Called pharmacist but said that because the swollen lip was sore to touch that it was NOT an allergic reaction. The swelling went down by day 5 and the canker sores started to heal. I took the second dose yesterday and now there's more tingling in the mouth which means more canker sores are coming, blisters formed inside the wall of my mouth and one on my vagina. This is really horrible and won't take this again. To help deal with the discomfort, putting on aloe. Also rinsing/gargling with grapefruit seed extract/oregano oil to disinfect mouth area. I can't believe neither the doctor or pharmacist warned about this.	F	31	9 days 150 1X W		8/8/2010
1	Yeast Infection	Severe dizziness, shortness of breath, vertigo	I took 2 pills 4 days apart for a yeast infection. With the first pill I was up all night with dizziness and shortness of breath. Something else werid I noticed almost the whole time I was on diflucan my heart was racing. The second pill was even worse. I had severe diziness, vertigo, and shortness of breath. I felt like I was going to pass out. My heart was racing. I felt naseous. It was TERRIBLE. It has been almost 48 hours since I took the last pill and although I am feeling better, I still have spells of diziness and shortness of breath. I don't reccommed this medication, or if you must just use it with extreme caution! Explore the alternatives!	F	27	8 days		1/30/2007
5	skin fungus	none	Greatly improved a low level sinus infection or chemtrail allergy and the resulting fatigue and headaches that I have had for years. Seems to have also cleared up persistent skin fungus and boosted my immune system. Can be expensive to order online from some overseas sites - search for lower priced generic. Take it for several days.	M	53	7 days		2/12/2005
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 D		6/15/2010
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	recurring vulvar yeast infection	dizziness, more discharge	Nothing was helping me with my yeast infections, so my doctor put me on 1 pill every three days because she said i had a vulvar yeast infection, which is a yeast infection on the skin of the vagina. It worked wonders after trying everything, even previous diflucan pills, but once a week. She said the treatment needed to be stronger and closer together because those types of yeast are harder to get rid of. About two hours after taking the pill i also took acidophilus. now i just take acidophilus everyday to keep me yeast free	F	22	7 days		4/17/2008
2	Yeast Infection	Horrible rash/hives, burning ears, depression: Gyno prescribed me 14 doses of diflucan due to chronic yeast infection. It was the 3rd time I had to be on the meds during the past year. She wanted to try an aggressive approach. After 6 days I broke out in a really itchy horrible rash/hives all over my body. First my ears, then forearms and wrist, then legs and now stomach and neck. It's been 11 days since I last took diflucan and I still have the rash/hives and yeast infection.	After my bad reaction to the medication, I was placed on steriods but that has not counteracted the med effects yet and I still have the yeast infection. I had tried diflucan in the past but taking it over 8+ times in year I guess was too much for my body. Now I have to battle this rash plus the yeast infection. If I would have known that taking this high of a dose would cause this type of reaction, I would not have taken it. And, my Family doc said there could be some damage to my liver. I suffer from chronic yeast infection and now that I am having a negative reaction to the diflucan, I don't know what else to do. It's really the only pill out there for yeast. creams never work for me. This sucks!	F	41	6 days		11/16/2009 Email
2	yeast infection	sleepy and a severe rash on my chest	i was instructed to take one then another on the third day then another on the third day after that. my rash started 2 days after. it did not seem like anything to pay attention to but it got worse. its been 5 days since my last dose and still have the rash.	F	21	6 days		12/26/2009
1	oral thrush + vaginal yeast	I had no side effects. Was prescribed one pill, then a second pill 3 days later if symptoms not 100% improved. Took the second pill after no improvement whatsoever with the first.	Absolutely no benefit whatsoever! Useless! The doctor subsequently administered a gentian violet treatment of my oral thrush and my vaginal yeast infection, but that, too, proved useless. Next she put me on Nystatin Swish and Swallow for the thrush, and after 10 days on that I am FINALLY seeing the thrush disappearing. Monistat-7 took care of the vaginal yeast infection. Two drugs I will NEVER take again: Flagyl, and fluconazole (Diflucan)!	F	55	6 days		8/22/2009
4	nipple thrush	tired, little dizzy, fatigue very sleepy and having trouble getting out of bed in the morning.	I am breastfeeding so I take it before bed and then experience the side effects the next day. As I am taking them every second day I am fine for one day then back to the side effects. this is my 4th lot, the first 3 times I took them for 3 days	F	34	5 days		8/30/2009
4	yeast infection	I experienced fatigue,tachycardia(rapid heart beat),and gastroalgia(stomach/adbominal pain).	I had the yeast infection for about two months and my doctor prescribed diflucan and besides the side effects its worked like a charm =) the smell is gone and there is rarely any discharge.!	F	18	5 days		11/24/2009
4	vaginal yeast infection	dizziness, nauseau, loss of appetite, stomache pain	Dr prescribed one diflucan but didn't work. Had to go back in and then was prescribed 3 doses to be taken every other day. Didn't notice side effects until I took the 3 doses. Was worth it. My infection is now cleared. For those having issues, continue to go to your Dr. until the infection is cleared. If resistance to this drug, there are other drug and treatment options. I would not recommend trying anything until talking your Dr. Much resistance is caused by overuse of drugs when there is not an ifection. A lab test is necessary to be sure of what type of infection it is to be treated.	F	33	5 days		10/2/2007
3	To avoid yeast infection	Diarrhea, and it allowed a non-Albicans species to take over	When I have a plain Candida Albicans infection, this drug is like a miracle. Within 8 hours, I feel much better. But I was taking it to avoid a vaginal yeast infection because I was on antibiotics for 2 months. Well, it killed off all the Albicans yeast all right, but in doing so, it allowed other Diflucan-resistant yeast species to grow. Have you ever tried to get rid of Candida Krusei? You don't want to have to try! It took months and months of anti-fungals to get rid of that pest, because it's resistant to most ordinary anti-fungals. I searched in the medical literature, and found cancer and HIV doctors complaining about the same problem in systemic candida infections. The Diflucan kills off the Albicans species and that opens the door for other species to grow and flourish. So only use it if you have to, and if you know you have a Candida Albicans infection. You can avoid or minimize the diarrhea by taking 1/2 a pill and then the other 1/2 a pill an hour or so later.	F	48	5 days		7/17/2007
3	yeast infection in rectal area	facial rash (very itchy), drowsiness, craving for sweets	I am not sure yet it cured the fungal infection--although it seems to be getting better-- but the itch in my face is bad, not to mention it is pretty unsightly. I took twice 1-time doses, refilled by physician. The rush appeared after the 2nd dose.	F	49	5 days		10/5/2008
5	Oral & Esophageal Thrush	A little drowsiness, a little weakness. Not bad	This has proven to be a very helpful medication for me. I've take it twice over the period of one year; 200mg for 5 days the first time, when I had fungal infection in my esophogus. Cleared it immediately after having been very ill for 9 months! I'm on it now, 100 mg for 4 days, just for oral thrush and again it's working well.	F	66	4 days		4/30/2008
4	Yeast infection - not chronic	Mild abdominal cramping, mild itching sensation that subsided after day one, and fatigue	After day one, the symptoms appeared to be gone, but on the second day - they returned with a vengance! The itching sensation intensified but was abated with cream, then all was well.	F	38	4 days		1/14/2007
5	Oral Thrush, Candida	No side effects...except the thrush seems to be disappearing.	I had been trying the natural approach (for two months),diet,recommended supplements, and had some improvement.. but I wasn't winning the battle. This drug started to improve the symptoms within a few hours. Today is day two of a three day course...still improving. I am confident that by my last dose (tomorrow) I will have this thing licked.	M	44	3 days 200mg 1X D		7/3/2010
5	penile yeast infection	NO SIDE EFFECTS EXPERIENCED! This drug saved me.	Took diflucan for a penile yeast infection. There have been very few times that I've been as miserable as when the infection was at it's strongest: sharp burning pain while peeing and from affected areas. Ouch. The first dose didn't do the trick. Took another 150mg pill on day three and finally things started to get better. Before this I put topical anti-yeast medication which did nothing except make the irritation worse. I am very anti-Western medicine but this drug really made a huge difference.	M	38	3 days 1X D		5/6/2010
5	Systemic Fungal infection	I have a very rare disease in which I do not produce antibodies. In addition to intravenous antibody treatment I spend a great deal of time on antibiotices which leads to fungal infections. The only side effect is that I am feeling 100% better than I did before I started taking it!	Great drug!	M	42	3 days		6/3/2009 Email
4	Seborrhoeic dermatitis	diarrhea , bloating , nausea	Combined it with 3x day/4 capsules Oregon Grape Root (Berberine). Research : Berberine synergistic action against resistant fungus in combination with fluconazole. After 3 days noted disappearance of redness on scalp. Will replace Fluconazole with Itraconazole in combination with berberine for future treatment, to avoid adverse effects of Diflucan.	M	42	3 days 100 mg 1X D		6/5/2010
3	chronic gas	dizziness	I'm experiencing light-headedness. But for the woman who is having the bad headaches, they may well be created by the die-off reaction from the yeast. The yeast is probably throughout your body and releasing harmfull chemicals as they die. I'd say you have more to deal with than just vaginal yeast.	F	38	3 days		6/11/2007 Email
3	Yeast Infection	While on this medication, I could NOT sleep. I kept waking up in the middle of the night and that never happens to me. Also I could never get my body temperature right, always too hot or too cold, stomach cramping was a problem as well as dizziness and weakness/nausea. However I had a very bad yeast infection according to my doctor and it started working within the first day of treatment.	Took 2 pills, the second one 3 days after the first.	F	21	3 days		12/20/2009
2	Candida - yeast	Have used off and on for several years with no side effects. Recently developed stomach pain and increased acid reflux when taking only three days dosage. As with most oral meds, it appears to be hard on the stomach.	Have fought yeast infections since 1970s, first in vagina, then mouth, bloodstream, now sinuses. Diflucan used to help somewhat, but never eliminated the yeast. Now I appear to have developed an immunity to it, the last time I took it, there were NO noticeable results.	F	59	3 days		9/24/2007
5	Yeast infection	Abdominal pain, dizziness, tired, sluggish.....Worked great for the itching. Used in addition to Mycolog cream....	I had this yeast infection for 2 months so I was desperate to clear it up. The mild side effects were nothing compared to the intense itching. This med finally gave me some relief,,,	F	33	2 days		9/12/2007
5	Vaginal Yeast	Overall weakness, muscular weakness in legs, fatigue, dizziness when standing up too quickly.	This really has helped my yeast infection after about 36 hours from the 150mg single dose of "fluconazole." It is worth these side effects for me.	F	64	2 days		8/19/2009
2	yeast infection	Bleeding!!!!	I had a yeast infection due to the side effects of an antibiotic (z-pack). I experienced blood spots for several days. All I can say is, Happy Yeaster!	F	21	2 days		2/23/2008
2	Vaginal Problem	My migraines increased severely. Within an 1 hour I couldn't see, hear, or think. It took away the order, but I would have rather used something else.	I would not recommend taking this pill if you have migraines! You will suffer greatly!	F	17	2 days 100 1X D		4/7/2010
1	yeast infection	I have a headache, dizziness, and flu-like symptoms (chills, night sweats, sore throat). Yeast infection actually got worse for 36 hrs after dose.	I have taken more advil in the 48 hours since I took the 150 mg dose than I have in the past full year! The headache this stuff gave me will not go away. The chills/sweats are equally miserable too. I can't get any sleep! I will never take this medication again! In the past I treated yeast with monostat, although messy it worked just fine. I'm going back to that!!!	F	33	2 days		6/5/2007
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 D		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 D		3/17/2010 Email
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 Email
5	yeast infection	none	It worked for me with no side effects. I took it in the afternoon and all symptoms of yeast infection were gone by the time I woke up the next morning.	F	29	1 days		8/28/2008
5	yeast infection	bad taste in mouth -- mettalic taste	the side effect showed up after the infection went away- it took few days to figure out why the bad taste was there-- thank god for google	F	42	1 days		9/29/2008
5	Vaginal & Anal Yeast Infection	Nothing major - bit of white discharge several days after taking pill - assume this was system flushing itself out	This is my second time taking the 1x dose (I took one last year as well for a vaginal yeast infection). I was scared to see all the negative side effects on this site, but I have honestly not experienced anything other than a little extra vaginal discharge after taking the medication (which I assume is my system flushing out the bad stuff!).	F	41	1 days		10/22/2009
4	Generic for Diflucan	Was prescribed two pills and told only to take the other one 2-3 days later if still experiencing symptoms. Took the the first pill and hours later, my head was pounding. The next day headache was not nearly as bad, I have some dizziness, and some discharge that happened once on day 2 and once on day 3. I have not taken the second pill and I probably won't now that I know of the other symptoms that can occur. I think if I still have problems, I will just get an otc treatment. Had a slight amount of yeast from taking antibiotics to treat bacterial infection, so I'm not too concerned with taking the second pill.	From the comments I have read it seems that the generic version, which is what I have taken, has less side effects than the actual Diflucan pill.	F	28	1 days		12/13/2009
4	Vaginal Yeast Infection	Vaginal itching and burning.	I took this medicine once before but I only got it in one dose. My yeast came back to my doc gave me three doses to take every three days. It's my first day into this regimen and the only irritation is that it makes my vagina burn and itch more than the actual infection. I expect it to do it's job, though and I won't be seeing anymore yeast!	F	17	1 days		1/13/2010 Email
4	Yeast Infection after antibiotics	I used to be able to take diflucan after antibiotics with no symptoms, but in the last 5 months I have been on antibiotics 3 times. Each time I would take difulcan. Within a few hours of taking it, my lower lip would swell, burn, and eventually blister. I thought it was just a severe cold sore from my peanut allergy, but my usual valtrex wasn't working. Since it stays in your body for so long, it would continue to swell and blister for 3 days and then start to go down. The last time I took it I ended up with a bacterial infection in the sore, so more antibiotics, another huge cold sore. It's safe to say I won't be taking it again, but I'm not sure what to do the next time I'm on antibiotics.		F	33	1 days		4/25/2009 Email
4	yeast infection	none	I know there are negative reviews of this, but it worked perfectly for my first yeast infection. However the infection returned less than two months later. This pill is good for the first time you have a yeast infection, but I would not recommend it further than that. If the infection comes back, try treating it yourself, and I would recommend a daily lactobacillus acidophilus supplement to keep them from returning.	F	21	1 days		4/4/2009
4	yeast infection	running to the potty!!!!	I like how its 1 pill and your done. no creams to mess with.	F		1 days		5/21/2008 Email
4	Yeast infection	Raised, itchy patches on face for 1-2 days within a few hours of taking this medication. Patches then become very dry and peel for another 1-2 days. This reaction has happened the last three times I have taken this medicine.	Helps with the yeast infection but not sure it is worth the side effects I am experiencing.	F	37	1 days		7/7/2009
4	Yeast Infection	I took the generic form of 150 mg Difulcan, which is called Fluconazole, 4 days ago for my first yeast infection. I was on two founds of antibiotics within three weeks of each other for a sinus infection, which was the cause of my particular infection. About an hour after taking this medication, I became slightly nauseated. About two to three hours later, I also began feeling itchy on my head, face, neck, chest, arms, legs, and feet. I was worried I was having a bad reaction to the medicine, but I never developed a rash. The itchy feeling lasted for almost a day. After 4 days, my vaginal itching and burning feeling is gone, but I am still noticing a slight white discharge after I use the bathroom. My doctor said I should be feeling better within 3-5 days, so I am planning on calling my doctor tomorrow if the slight discharge is still there, just in case I need to take another round of the pill.		F	27	1 days		6/8/2009
4	Avoiding Yeast Infection	I started with an ear infection. My doctor prescribed Keflex which set off the worst yeast infection I have ever had. Because of this infection, I became aware that I had a rectocele and had to have surgery to repair it. After the surgery my gyno wanted me to take antibiotics afterwards to avoid any infection. But antibiotics always, always give me a yeast infection. So he prescribed diflucan which, to my surprise, came in a single pill. I took it and had no problems or side effects, and very important to me, no yeast infection from the antiobiotics. But for the last 2 months I have been having a real problem with balance. I thought maybe I still had the ear infection until I read the side effects from this one pill of diflucan. So many people have mentioned balance problems. I should mention that when I originally started with the ear infection, there was actually no sign of infection, just fluid behind the one ear that wasnt bothering me. So my balance wasnt affected by any		F	52	1 days		4/5/2007 Email
3	oral thrush / sinus infection	i had no side effects.	dr thought i had a fungal or bacterial sinus infection. the dr. prescribed amoxicillin at high dose along side diflucan. i didnt take the single dose of diflucan right away since i wanted to see if the amox would work. in the meantime, the amox gave me thrush. then i took the diflucan along with nystatin swallow. ultimately it cured the thrush but i still have the same sinus problems. go figure.	F	40	1 days		11/4/2006
3	Yeast infection	Swelling of lower lip, itchy lip border, blisters	This constellation of symptoms seems to be a fixed drug reaction to the Diflucan. It happened the last time I took it also.	F	33	1 days		10/16/2008
3	antibiotics	while i had taken this pill once before w/out any problems, this time i wasn't so lucky. i took the pill, and for some reason i started getting this itchy, burning rash "down there". i mean it's so uncomfortable. when i spoke with my doc about it, he told me that for some reason it sometimes does that, and he don't know why it does this, but told me to put cortozone on the rash and to soak in cold water to relieve the itching. needless to say, i've done this, and yet still have this rash...blah...no more yeast infection causing meds for me...(yea right..like that can be helped)		F	29	1 days		5/7/2007
3	Yeast DUH	My top lip(on my mouth) got very swollen!!! Ive taken it 3 other times after that to make sure it was the DIFLUCAN and every time it did it and then turned into a cold sore.	It got rid of the yeast infection but gave me a cold sore.	F	24	1 days		8/18/2007 Email
3	Yeast Infection	Headache, Dizziness, extreme abdominal pain/bloating, aches all over, unable to focus, fatique.	Ive taken this 4 times, and the side effects get worse every time. I guess its not the best med to get rid of yeast infection for good, but it does help after about a week of feeling side effects.	F	19	1 days		1/30/2010
3	Yeast Infection	I came to this website because after 30 minutes of taking Diflucan (generic) I started getting icthy lips. This happened about two months ago, when I took it for urinary infection (prescribed for 3 days). At that moment I thought that the itching and posterior blistering of my lips was because of fever, or stress. I know realize that the blistering and itching was caused by the Diflucan. I rather use a cream for the yeast infection instead of getting these blisters. I will not use again.	Now, as I write this. I am also getting a headache. I feel like taking a Benadryl to counter the effect of the allergic reaction, but I can not find any comments or contraindications that this can be done.	M	47	1 days 150 mg 1X D		5/4/2010 Email
3	Yeast infection	Severe dizziness, nausea, near vomitting, stomach pain, headache	I took this pill yesterday and a little over an hour later I thought I was going to lose my lunch. I got severely dizzy (I'm still dizzy today) and sick to my stomach. I got home from work at 3pm and had to immediately lay down. I slept until 7pm and still felt bad. I was hoping this morning I would feel better, but no such luck! It's taking all I have to get my job done. I don't know if I would recommend this medication. I honestly don't even think it's helped my yeast infection.	F	31	1 days 1 pill 1X AN		5/9/2010
3	yeast infection	After taking medication lips and hands started tingling/burning. The next day large blister appeared on my lip. I didn't realize Diflucan was the cause until today when same tingling sensation appeared 30 minutes after taking it. The first time I thought it was just a fever blister. Have been taking this product for years and never had a reaction like this until this year. It took around 1 week for the symptoms to go away the first time around.		F	23	1 days 150 1X D		6/29/2010
3	yes	I went to my doctor because i knew i had a yeast infection. she gave me diflucan like always but it is not working and it seems it only made it worse. I slept for an hour last night and thats not me.		F	23	1 days 150 mg 1X D		7/16/2010
3	Yeast Infection	None.It did not clear up all symptoms of my yeast infection. Needed additional OTC treatment, herbs.	It should not be taken once as a cure all or as a preventative med for future yeasts infections. We host the yeast organism natually so yeast could never be eradicated and if the environment is right for this type of fungus it will germinate (grow) in spite of Diflucan. Frequent yeast infections are a sign of a major problem;work on eliminating source of yeast overproduction not symptoms only. Someone asked about the side effects of Diflucan. The side effects of Diflucan are hives, itching, swelling, sudden drop in blood pressure, difficulty breathing or swallowing, diarrhea, or abdominal pain.	F	30	1 days		1/8/2006
3	reoccuring yeast infections	I have only taken it in a one dose form in the past. Have not tried it for quite a few years but was concerned about side effects if I did. It did help cure the problem in the past but then the yeast came back. Feel beeter using cream.	Have been successful with change of diet and homeopathic cream. Avoid sugar and coffee.	F	38	1 days		10/24/2006
3	vaginal yeast infection	none that I could tell	I'm not sure whether to keep taking it - the enclosed pamphlet did not give any direction on this	F	46	1 days		11/17/2005
3	yeast infection		After one Diflucan the following day I was constipated which lasted for 5 days of hell in which i finally needed medication in order to numb my anus in order to go. I honestly don't know, however, if it was definitely the medication as I was on antibiotics (reason for the yeast infection) a week prior to this experiencce and that also had begun to harden stools. However, it wasn't until after the Diflucan that I could not go at all so I am thinking it was related to the Diflucan. Took generic brand once years ago and didn't have a problem so I really can't tell. Did seem to treat the yeast this time. Did nothing for it time before... Listed as a 3 because I am really not sure how to rate this medication	F	35	1 days		7/31/2009
3	yeast infection	Nausea and slight dizziness.	I took an antibiotic for a sinus infection and after a few days developed horrible itching!! Dr. prescribed one dose treatment of Diflucan, I took it yesterday and the side effects didn't start until this morning. Symptoms of yeast infection seem to be a little better today. I just don't like this sick feeing!!!	F	43	1 days		4/3/2008
3	Vaginal Yeast Infection	I did not have side effects, thank GOD! I just took the single dose 150 last night, and at first itchy just a little before I took it. Tonight my vajayjay is so itchy I've rubbed it irritated with wipes and finally decided to coat my inner walls with vaseline and this helped. I think this medicine will work eventually, but I need cream in meanwhile to soothe itch.	I did not develop any rashes, experience any vomiting, or blisters think this may be due to other medicine or medical issues. I am a healthy young female just having a yeast infection.	F	29	1 days		11/5/2009
2	Vaginal Thrush	Oral thrush after taking diflucan	I have been taking diflucan with no side effect and the medicine has somewhat helped me before. However, a few minutes after I took my last diflucan (which was a few days ago) I developed itchyness on all my body part that are moist, vagina, mouth (tongue more itchy than other part of the mouth) even ears. Then a few days later I feel metallic taste in my mouth followed by the forming up of white patches on the inner part of my tongue and finally cuts form on tongue and on the wall of my mouth that looks like big ulcers came out. It happened the last time when I took diflucan but I didn't notice it as I thought the symptoms were more like food alergy reaction (tongue itchy like I have been eating pineaple) but now I realised that diflucan was the culprit as I remember that at the end of 2007 I was getting the same thing for the 1st time and thought they were just common mouth ulcers.	F	37	1 days		2/12/2009 Email
2	yeast infection	very bad headache	didn't work for me. Still had to take terazol to get rid of the infection. Gave it a 2 because others seem to like it.	F	69	1 days		7/19/2008
2	yeast infection (twice!)	No side effects	I was given a prescription for 1 dose of 150mg diflucan for an average yeast infection (no major discharge). After 24 hours I experienced more discharge than I had ever before, more itching, and infection slowly went away after 7 days. A week later, it reoccurred. I was given the same dose of Diflucan again, and the same thing happened-increased symptoms! I don't think 1 dose was enough but I am still unsatisfied with the product.	F	26	1 days		3/1/2008
2	vaginal yeast infection	upset stomach, mild abdominal/pelvic pain, MORE symptoms (discharge, itching, irritation)	Two weeks after taking antibiotics, I developed a mild yeast infection (slight itching, hardly no discharge at all). I tried creams that assisted in alleviating the discomfort, but was put on antibiotics yet again for a bladder infection. A week later, I took the single dose diflucan for the minor symptoms and it appeared to work the first 20 hours or so. However, the next night, I had severe irritation and more discharge than ever in my life! It is now day 4 and I still have more severe symptoms. I made an appointment for next week. Hopefully, I will find something to get rid of these irritation symptoms!	F	24	1 days		3/19/2008
1	Thrush	Nausia, Diarrhea, severe abdo cramps, migrane, dark urine.	Will never be using this again! For anyone who may have side effects try using a more topical treatment. I have had non stop diarrhea for 3 days, nausia & stomach pain, i feel constantly dizzy & disoriented. I have now had a severe migrane for 2 days straight & had to take time off work! It has worked in clearing the infection - but the side effects are much worse than the infection ever was! Now thanks to the constant diarrhea i am dehydrated and because of the nausia have no appetite. Trying to keep fluids up, but feel terrible & am wondering how many more days this will last...	F	24	1 days		1/21/2008
1	Vaginal yeast infection	After several days, I had a "herxheimer" reaction. Nausea, fatigue, dizziness, chills and headache. I had Epstein Barr Virus several years ago. Use a cream instead and a homeopathic one and change your Diet!!! No sugar or carbs!!	I don't like taking drugs, but my yeast infection lasted 2 months, so I was desperate. Find a nutritional doctor to help you. This drug was not for me!!	F		1 days		8/9/2006 Email
1	Vaginal Yeast Infection	I came down with Steven Johnson's Syndrome after taking Diflucan for a yeast infection. I had taken it a few times for 2 or so years before coming down with burning in my face, and blister on my lips and under my nose. Dark pigmentation problems after the seeping blisters healed. Face felt like it was on fire within 20 minutes of taking the drug. The drug distroyed my vagina and I now suffer from desquamative inflammatory vaginitis. Wish I would have known that this drug would ruin my life. It took me 10 years to determine how this mystery "vaginitis" developed. The sloughing off of skin with Steven Johnson's Syndrom is chronic in my vagina as my cells have been destroyed by Diflucan!	They should take this drug off of the market. No one should take this medicine. It is marketed as a miracle drug, but this drug ruined my life. Now I must figure out how to repair my vagina if possible and get my life back.	F	31	1 days 30 MG 1X W		8/9/2010
1	yeast infection	About a day and a half after taking this "miracle" 1-dose drug, I started having intense heart burn and gas cramping in the stomach. The acid burn was so bad that I couldn't stop producing mouthfuls of saliva. Swallowing it, in addition to the stomach pains, I threw up several times. It took me several hrs to be able to drive myself to the store to get some Pepcid AC, Pepto, and Maalox for relief. These drugs usually work (individually) like a charm for these issues. They barely had an effect on this hellish pain when used in combination. I've missed one day of work so far and may miss more. The cramping is lightening up a tiny bit but all I can consume is water in very small amounts and slowly. My stools are starting to turn into diarrhea and I'm becoming dehydrated. I'm so tired and have developed a migraine headache. My doctor says it sounds like flu symptoms, not a negative reaction to the drug. The intense itching in the vag is still there and it's now been 3	I would not recommend this pill to anyone. Even if you think your luck will be better than all the negative reviews out there, why risk it? I wish I had done my homework...I had heard of Diflucan (thank you TV commercials) for years but never knew about these "less severe" side effects. What are they "less severe" than? Death? I think that if you miss work b/c you cannot function, run to the bathroom constantly, pass out, throw up, collapse due to gas and stomach cramping that makes you feel like your insides are doing origami, then the symptoms are quite severe. The FDA should reevaluate this drug. This site has educated me on the Candida Diet (see Bee's website: healingnaturallybybee.com and I'm going to go that route and hope for the best.	F	31	1 days 150 1X D		8/16/2010
1	Avoid yeast infection w/antibiotics	This is the second time this has happened to me: within days from the dose, I get burning in every mucous membrane: vaginal, anal, lips and mouth, eyes. Slowly they go away - but I mean slowly - with the vaginal area being last. It hurts every time you go to the bathroom, and in between. Forget sex. It lasts for a month or more. I actually think this might be a mild form of Stevens Johnson and I will never risk that again by taking this.		F	44	1 days 150 1X D		5/10/2010
1	possible yeast infection	the first pill I took: for one week had soar pinching feeling near liver. 2 days later burning sensation developed in the rectum and bladder. From there on developed Bad gnawing/burning sensation in my bladder couple days before each menstruation. 2nd pill 2months later: no pain near the liver but bladder pain became daily instead of couple days each month.	Went to Gyno for STI, did a wet mount and she said yeast, I tested negative for std's. Monistat made the sti worse..so I'm thinking it wasn't yeast, but took Diflucan shortly after Monistat failed. I didn't have bladder pain before I took Diflucan, but one day after I took it my bladder started having pain and this has been going on almost 5 months!! Then I got yeast culture done and was negative/bacteria in urine and signs of UTI were negative, but gyno kept trying to get me to take more Diflucan. I took 2nd Diflucan pill & it made the bladder pain daily instead of couple days each month. I've talked to a few others who have experienced the same.. Diflucan causing IC. For some ppl diflucan helps but I think it is possible for it to cause chronic IC. I've never had bladder problems in my life until now. The pain is interferes with my daily life. I think Diflucan can be a cause of IC needs to be researched more in this aspect.	F	30	1 days 1X D		3/9/2010
1	yeast infection	Dizziness,nausea,arrythmia, vaginal swelling and burning. Now 5 days past taking pill and still have symptoms. Yeast infection may be gone but it feels like my vagina has been burnd Wold not attempt to have sex in this condition. Would never take this medication again.		F	69	1 days 150 mg 1X D		4/15/2010
1	vaginal thrush	Nerve type pin pricking pain around eyelashes, on face, lips and all over scalp and inside my ears and nose, and on arms,and itching in mouth. Burning in mouth. Liver pain. Passing out, loss of balance, fevers. Huge hives type rashes in thick lines on buttock, inside elbow and under arms towards back. Still like it two days after taking one tablet.	Please do not take this. I intend to take a good quality lactobacillus capsule internally daily for a few days to make sure this is gone and to go back to having a daily supplement and a live yoghurt every day. I stopped doing this last week and as I have no spleen and am getting older, believe this is why I got the thrush so quick.	F	49	1 days 150mg 1X D		2/7/2010 Email
1	Vaginal Yeast Infection	2 days after taking one 150mg dose, I began with headache and dizziness, then escalated to severe lower abdominal pain and cramping, diarrhea, nausea, sweating, heart palpitations, fever, and disorientation. I seriously considered going to the ER. I was bed-ridden and unable to stand up straight from the cramping for 3 days. I have also experienced itching and red blotches on my chest and neck, and now itchy rashes on my forearms where the sun hits. It has been 7 days since I took that dose, and still feel major fatigue. Also, the yeast infection hasn't completely cleared.	I will NEVER take that medication again. I feel poisoned, and wonder what damage has been done to my liver. I am taking Megaflora - 14 strains of probiotics, yoghurt and drinking lots of water to flush my system.	F	54	1 days		6/4/2009
1	Yeast Infection from UTI	STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME , My mouth started swelling - doubled in size 15 minutes after taking the drug	This is the 2rd time this has happened to me. I took in in 2002 , 2004 and now 2008 - My symptoms start as UTI and I take several antibitics until I develop Yeast and immediately when I take the 1st doze my mouth starts to swellup and then the rest of my body with Mucus membrane start to follow - after afew days they pop and blister and they bleed and hurt - I take off for weeks since I cannot talk or even eat - blisters are all over my mouth, throat, tongue, vaginal and anal area - every mucus membrane - this episode even included inside of my nose. I researched and found that this was very likely to be steven johnson syndrome... Imagie if I had taken the 2nd dose of this drug it would have been FATAl! Watch this drug....	F	38	1 days		4/15/2008
1	yeast infection	within a few hours of taking this drug, I started having red and itchy hives popping up on my chest, arms, back and legs..itching was terrible. Use the OTC creams..NOT this drug!		F	58	1 days		10/9/2009 Email
1	Yeast Infection	Horrible Nightmare! This one time pill drug has ruined over a week of my life more than once! Within 30 minutes of taking it I developed extreme tingling nerve pain and swelling around my mouth. Then a red ring around my mouth. my face blew up and my throat tightened-went to the ER. Treated with prednisone went home. Nerve pain that made me want to commit suicide for 2 days then blistered the outside and inside of my mouth. im on day 9 still recovering and still bleeding. I thought I had a bad case of cold sores no it was Steven Johnsons Syndrome from this pill!	Horrible Nightmare! This one time pill drug has ruined over a week of my life more than once! Within 30 minutes of taking it I developed extreme tingling nerve pain and swelling around my mouth. Then a red ring around my mouth. my face blew up and my throat tightened-went to the ER. Treated with prednisone went home. Nerve pain that made me want to commit suicide for 2 days then blistered the outside and inside of my mouth. im on day 9 still recovering and still bleeding. I thought I had a bad case of cold sores no it was Steven Johnsons Syndrome from this pill! email me at muse42@yahoo.com- if this has happened to you I am going to sue the hell out of this drugmaker for the damage to my skin this has caused! Don't take this drug! I would rather have a yeast infection for the rest of my life than ever take this pill again!	F	30	1 days		10/21/2009 Email
1	Yeast Infection	I too immediately after taking the generic version of diflucan, called "fluconazole" tables am now experiencing the itchy, burning, bubbling blister on my lower lip. Im not sure if this really a cold soar or if this is one of the "no so common symptoms" as they put it. I've had this occur twice never taken this medication again.		F	30	1 days		6/7/2009 Email

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