DIFLUCAN Reviews (FLUCONAZOLE)Average Rating: 2.3 (471 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DIFLUCAN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DIFLUCAN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Vaginal yeast infection | A week ago I took the generic form called Fluconazole and noticed a headache for two days. A week later I took another dose of150 mg which was yesterday and this morning I woke up and couldnt walk a straight line because of severe dizziness. I felt like I was going to vomit. It has lasted all day I feel horrible. | I called my doctor and he said it was so rare to feel like this however after doing my own research I see it is not rare at all. | F | 48 | 1 days 150 mg 1X O | 10/15/2011 | 5 | Yeast Infection | No side effects. | Took one tablet which effectively decreased my yeast infections. Second tablet (4 days later, as prescribed by my doctor) fully healed my infection. I'm not sure why so many people have ill reactions but I had a pretty cut and dry case. Oh, and to the woman complaining that it gave her oral herpes... well, I think we all know the truth about that one. | F | 28 | 2 days 20 1X day | 10/4/2011 | 1 | Candida | terrible rash/purple blisters | Within 45 minutes of taking this my right side would start itching along with my right lower eyelid. Two hours later I developed a terrible rash/blister all over my stomach, back and the back of my neck. | F | 40 | 1 days 100 mg 1X day | 9/20/2011 | 1 | Recurrent Yeast Infection | Nausea, diarrhea, headache, felt horrible, dizziness, fainted, stomach pain - if I stand for any length of time, the dizziness leads to almost fainting | First time to take this and I will never take again. Day 2 of feeling bad with ALL these side effects....how long do these last? I am NOT taking the second pill that came with my Rx. | F | 45 | 1 days 1X day | 9/2/2011 | 5 | Vaginal Yeast Infection | I had no side effects other than some stomach pain and nausea. Nothing too bad. I have used this at least 5 times and it always works. However, this last time I got severe die off symptoms. My doctor recommended I try a cream along side this, but according to many sources online, that would only make it worse. Be aware of Yeast Die Off. I also have regular yeast infections, so this medicine may be why, not sure. | F | 22 | 2 weeks 1X W | 9/1/2011 | 5 | Vaginal yeast infection | Some pronounced and unusual dizziness/fatigue after drinking a glass of wine (avoid alcohol while on this medication) | While on a course of antibiotics I developed some very unpleasant symptoms that, as I found out two weeks later at the doctor, were caused by my first ever vaginal yeast infection (awful experience). I took one 150 mg fluconazole (generic Diflucan) tablet that day; I experienced relief within 24 hours and my symptoms were mostly gone within 5 days. I took another 150 mg tablet 10 days after the first one, and all my symptoms were completely gone within two days of the second tablet. Fluconazole was very effective at getting rid of my yeast infection without me having to deal with OTC creams or suppositories, so overall I'm quite happy with it. | F | 22 | 150 mg 2X M | 9/1/2011 | 5 | Yeast found in stomach | I've always had a positive experience with this drug. However, I've only ever taken it one at a time. Now I'm on a regimen for 14 days so we'll see what happens. | As an FYI when you take Diflucan you will experience something called "yeast die off". You can Google it. When the yeast die they produce toxins that cause many side effects that are blamed on the drug. I'm not saying the drug doesn't cause side effects because it does, just be aware that killing the yeast fungi also causes side effects. It's also important to repopulate your digestive system with a good probiotic. There are many out there but personally I'm going to give Three Lac a try this time around. It sounded promising on the web site. | F | 59 | 14 days 100 mg 1X day | 8/30/2011 | 3 | Yeast Infection | Severe dizziness, tongue tingling, headace | I've taken this drug in the past with no complications or side affects, however the past couple times I have had this reaction to it. The first time I took it I never put 2 & 2 together and realized it was the Diflucan, I went to my PCP and she gave me some Rx for vertigo which did not help. This time the dizziness is worse and the tongue tingling started. I always swore by this drug in the past as the Miracle pill, but in the future no more :( | F | 37 | 1 days 150mg 1X day | 8/26/2011 | 1 | YEAST FUNGAL INFECTON | BURING STOMACH, HEART RATE GOES UP , STILL HAVING PAIN AND SWEATS | I SHOULD OF NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE . iT DID NOT WORK AND CAUSES ALOT OF SIDE EFFECTS | F | 60 | 1 30MG 1X day | 8/14/2011 | 1 | systemic candidiasis | I had a terrible allergic reaction to this drug. It was prescribed for me because my allergist feels that I have systemic candidiasis. I had taken Nystatin for four months with no improvement in my wide-spread body pain. Since I was nervous about taking a more powerful drug like Diflucan, I only took 1/4 of a 50 mg. tablet. Within two and a half hours it felt like a 300 pound weight was on my chest, my throat burned, the inside of my nose was on fire and I felt extremely aggitated and anxious. Obviously, I didn't take any more BUT six days later, I have small sores on my neck and a few on my wrist - like tiny blisters. My nose is still a little inflamed but not nearly as bad. I would NEVER let anyone I love take this horrible drug. I would have ended up in the hospital had I taken the whole pill. | Awful. | F | 64 | 1 days 10 mg 1X day | 8/12/2011 | 3 | YEast Infection due to Antibiotics | No more discharge and burning. But still itchy. I dont know if i still have yeast infection or because of the rashes i had bec of the yeast. im confused. | F | 24 | 3 days 150 3X day | 8/1/2011 | 3 | Yeast infection | Facial rash and intense itching across my forehead, down my nose and around my mouth. | I have taken this drug numerous times over the years without issue. A few months ago I was on a 7 day course of 100 mg 2x day. By the second day I started having the facial itching, rash, and ended up with sores on the corners of my mouth. I thought it was only because of the extended course of treatment. I needed a course of prednisone to alleviate the allergic reaction. This time around i only took one 150mg dose and within 2 hours I had the exact same facial reactions. Two days later and the itching is driving me nuts, even after taking anti-histamines! This is the last time I'll ever use this drug | F | 39 | 1 days 150 1X day | 7/12/2011 | 1 | yeast inf, mold exposure | nausea, violent stomach pain; SEVERE heart palpitations, inability to sleep for 2-3 days at a time; Thyroid tumors | Sunday school student got Whooping Cough, I was forced to take antibiotic - which caused yeast infection. Took diflucan. Had some strong stomach pain & nausea but it cleared up my lungs! I had lived in an apt with mold 18 mos prior & proceeded to have bronchitis 12 times in 24 mos, to the point of coughing up blood. Diflucan completely cleared up my lungs. Then I had to move, and didn't realize NEW place also had mold until the rains started. Took diflucan AGAIN. Moved again. Mold AGAIN. Doctor kept checking liver levels to make sure it was "safe" to take the diflucan, no problems with liver. HOWEVER, I developed heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath (not bronchitis), severe insomnia - sometimes going 2 - 3 days without being able to fall asleep. Blood work revealed T-3 normal but TSH non-existant. Ultrasound showed 3 or 4 tumors on my thyroid. Radiology said unlikely to be cancer, so I took N-Acetyl Cysteine to detox fluoride from my body. (DiFLUcan is fluoride based - osteopath says is poison to your thyroid) It has taken a good 6 months to get my heart reasonably normal and also be able to sleep. Thyroid tumors have gone down. ER docs, cardiologist, & other traditional Western docs said No Way diflucan caused this - my osteopath, alternative MD, & chiropractor say HELL YES it caused it! I swear I almost died. | F | 46 | 10 days 150 1X day | 7/3/2011 | 5 | Yeast infection | Very positive experience | F | 44 | 1 days 200 mg 1X day | 7/1/2011 | 1 | Possible yeast infection | I took this drug and 5-6 hours later I started getting dizzy, shortness of breath,upset stomach, then cold sweats, dialed 911 and lost conciousness. I went to the ER, they found nothing and told me to continue the drug as prescribed by my doctor. I again, almost passed out with the same symptoms. Went back to the ER and they ran tests again, nothing wrong. DEFINATLY side effects from this drug. No way am I continuing it!! SCARY! | Not for everyone. | F | 34 | 7 days 100 1X day | 5/24/2011 | 1 | toenail fungus | i took my first dose at midnight last night. when i woke up this morning both of my knees itched a bit. then my elbows started itching. the tops of my thighs (in back) started to itch. I realized i had a welt or hive on my butt cheek. as the day has progressed there are 5 welts on each cheek now. not so irritating or itching now but dr's office said to keep cool compresses on them for the itching and to stop the meds now. i thought that a spider had gotten to me in my sleep so my sheets went in the washer. but now i realize i'm having an allergic reaction. I'm prety bummed about it. i've used this medication twice in the last 10 years for toenail fungus with great results. but not this time, ugh! | F | 49 | 1 days 200 mg 1X W | 5/5/2011 | 2 | Yeast Infection | I am type1 diabetic with mixed connective tissue disease. I get yeast infections regularly since anything off (stress, infection, etc) can cause my sugars to run high. I have taken difulcan over the years. The past 2 times, anywhere I have swelling (arthritis/psoriatic) turns BRIGHT RED, I itch all over and develop a red rash over face and body. | Benadryl seems to help, and with this the second time, I will not use it again. The yeast infection goes away fast on the pills, but the uncomfortable feeling of the swelling and rash does not make it a good fit. When I ask doctors about the side effects, they always try to treat something else. Not worth it. | F | 33 | 1 days 1X day | 5/1/2011 | 3 | Yeast infection | Since I have cronic sinusitis & am often prescribed anti-biotics I have been taking the fluconazole 150 mg pill. It has been working fine until these red blemishes showed up on my face after taking it one day. At 1st I thought it was a mixture of the antibiotic & the fluconazole, but since I've been off the antibiotic & had to take the pill again the blemishes came back. In the same places, one big one on my chin turned purple and left a black mark/scar on my face!!! *tears* I am allergic to the over-the-counter creams & this pill has been the alternative, but there has to be something out there that won't attack my face. | F | 32 | 150mg 1X AN | 4/3/2011 | 4 | Valley Fever | Hair loss, peeling lips, sores on lips and in nose, exhaustion, facial spots, sun sensitivity especially to eyes (danger of retinoid toxicity) dry mouth and digestive system, stiff stools, eyelashes and brows thinning and area skin peeling, EXTREME MUSCLE PAIN AND STIFFNESS IN SHOULDERS AND UPPER ARMS. | Was put on maintenance dose of 200mg/day, but VF came back. Am taking generic form of Fluconazole. | F | 63 | 9 months 600mg 1X day | 3/20/2011 | 2 | Vaginal Yeast Infection | Mostly I have been very dizzy. Upset stomach and feel generally unwell. | This is the second time I have taken this medication in the past month after using the creams. First dose was stronger and only three pills. Second dose was for 7 days. Worked for a few days both times and then the infection comes back. Have been given meds for bacterial infection at the same time with the second prescription of Diflucan. Just want this infection over with but I don't seem to be getting long lasting relief. | F | 49 | 7 days 100 mg 1X day | 3/17/2011 |