| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 5 | fungal infections | none | I have had tinea versicolor, athlete's foot, and fungal infections on my chest for several years. This stuff cured it flat. I had to take a 2nd dose a while after the first but between the two of them I have had no fungal infections for years now. This is the only thing that worked. Lamisil did nothing for me. | M | 35 | 3 times | 7/1/2009 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 D | 2/26/2010 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 5 | chronic yeast infections | nothing bad. Cured 2 years of biweekly yeast infections. | My gyno put me on a | F | 22 | 25 times | 5/21/2005 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 4 | Yeast infection due to antibiotics | None. | Far more effective than creams and suppositories. Quick and sure, however sometimes more than one dosage is required, resulting in skepticism from medical staff when requesting a refill. I hate that. | F | 50 | 4 times | 4/23/2007 | 4 | recurring vaginal thrush | None | I generally take a 150mg dose and this clears the infection if I take it early enough. Sometimes I take a weekly 50 mg course for a month. This generally tides me over for 6 months which is a nice break. I have tried EVERYTHING. Acidophilus, diet, detox.... it still comes back. | F | 39 | 3 times | 5/16/2007 | 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 | 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 | 4 | Ha | I was researching this medicine before I took it and came across a very helpful site. The name of the site is strange, but trust me, tons of great info on dif types of yeast infections and dif ways to cure them from Rx to home remedy. I had no idea that diet plays such a huge role in getting rid of an infection. But it makes sense now that I think about it. This site explains it thoroughly, but basically yeast feeds on carbs and sugars. So if you are having a problem with reoccurring infections, I would def try this diet. | Hope this helps someone ;-) www.herpes-coldsores.com/std/yeast_infection.htm | F | 28 | 0 days 150MG 1X O | 2/16/2010 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 D | 5/17/2010 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 infections | Took this medication several times for yeast infections without any side effects. Then one day... bad allergic reaction. Big open ulcers in my mouth (tongue, gums, back of throat), in my nose, on my lips, on face next to eyes, and blisters on my wrist. Felt as though I was getting the flu. STEVENS JOHNSON SYNDROME | This drug worked well for a year or so until I had a reaction. | F | 41 | 4 times | 7/17/2009 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | yeast infection | Horrible nausea, stomach pain, headache and dizziness. Nausea has lasted 3+ days with no relief. | F | 37 | 1 times 150 1X O | 8/2/2010 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
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