Fluconazole

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Fluconazole is an antifungal medication used for a number of fungal infections.[3] This includes candidiasis, blastomycosis, coccidiodomycosis, cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, dermatophytosis, and pityriasis versicolor.[3] It is also used to prevent candidiasis in those who are at high risk such as following organ transplantation, low birth weight babies, and those with low blood neutrophil counts.[3] It is given either by mouth or by injection ...

what are the side effects of 150 mg fluconazole daily ## Possible side effects of this medication can include any or a combination of one or more the following symptoms: -headache -dizziness -diarrhea -stomach pain -heartburn -change in ability to taste food -nausea -extreme tiredness -unusual bruising or bleeding -lack of energy -loss of appetite -pain in the upper right part of the stomach -yellowing of the skin or eyes -flu-like symptoms -dark urine -pale stools -seizures -rash -hives -itching -swelling of the face , throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs -difficulty breathing or swallowing It is important to contact your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below...

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I actually have recurrent yest infections the doctors tell me its an sti but iv been with the same person and we married how can I managed to have a healthy sec life and tho even without having intercourse I get them what can I take for recurrent yeast infections.....I found that fluconazol works better than diflucan for me what do you suggest. ## While it is not really common, there is a chance that your partner may be a carrier and could be repeatedly infecting you. Has your partner ever been treated or tested for it? Diflucan and Fluconazole are the same, Fluconazole is just the generic form. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and stomach pain.

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when is the best time of day to take fluconazole? I have to take 5 doses of 100mg every other day, I just really wish I knew what to expect after I've taken this med, I hate side effects.. I've taken it before but just 1-pill after taking antibiotics but 5 of them has me worried!! ## Hello, Tracy! How are you? There is no real best time of day, it really just depends on you. If it makes you drowsy, you may want to take it at night, or if it makes you nauseous, you may need to take it after a meal. The exception would be if your doctor has specified a specific time you should take it. Other side effects may include flatulence, rash, headache and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My doctor precribed 3 day 150 mg fluconazole for intestinal yeast (plus 2 refills). Is 3 days enough and when should I take the rest? Thanks ## The dosing varies, depending on the infection being treated and the severity of it, many cases only require one dose, but since your doctor prescribed it for 3 days, it's a fairly good guess that the infection is pretty problematic and they want to make sure to wipe it out. As to when to use the rest, unless they instruct you to do so, they probably just prescribed them as in case measure that aren't intended to be used. Some doctors will do this, so if the first round doesn't completely clear it up, they can just have you run to your pharmacy for another refill, rather than have to go in for another appointment. Are there any other ...

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what i can eat or not when taking this med. ## When is the best time to take Funzela, any time of the day or at bed time only? ## I am not aware of anything that interferes with Fluconazole, which is most commonly used to treat, or prevent fungal infections. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, vaginal discharge, and flatulence. There is no specific time of day it needs to be taken. Is there anything else I can help with?

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CAN THIS MEDICINE CURE THE PUS CELL URINE INFECTION??? ## when i go to my doctor in obgyne,according to my laboratory results,i am positive of fungal and gram positive bacilli,my nugent criteria is bacterial vaginosis. my doctor given me a medicine fluconazole 150 mg (Funzela) and metronidazole 500 mg (triconex forte).i want to know more about my condition if it is serious medication or not. i am afraid for this matter,please help me.whats going own to me of this condition.i am married and i take before birth control pills,,how i get this infection of my vagina?please help me.. ## Can i take funzella during or few days before my period? Thanks ## Hi... My father has chronic athlete's foot.... I recommend him to take Fluconazole (funzela) 150mg once a week... Can you please help me k...

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I have a fungal infection on my fingernail and toenail and have been given Aspen Fluconazol 200 (1 tablet weekly for six months). Is this the correct dosage for my problem? ## Hello, Kay! How are you? Learn more Fluconazole details here. There isn't necessarily a precise dosage, it has to go by the severity of the fungal infection and that's really the normal amount prescribed for this type of problem. It may cause some side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have seborrehic dermatitis on scalp and face. Some type of dandruff appear on my ear and eyebrow. Skin redness and acne appear due to oily skin. Hair break easily and falling and yellow dandruff on my scalp. What should I do? My age is 21. My Dermatologist pre...

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I took 2 pills in one day and the dosing instructions state that I should take 1 dose and repeat in 3 days. I took one the night before. Please advise. ## While only 2 pills should not cause any overdose dangers, except in certain rare cases, such as being allergic to it, or it interacting with other medications, you should always double check with your doctor, or pharmacist. Additionally, your doctor may want to prescribe another dose to be taken at a later date. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and stomach pain. How are you feeling? Did you experience any issues?

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I was on antibiotics for 7 days on the last day took fluconazole as prescribed when can i take another dose becuase its been two days and i still have this discharge should i wait or take that second dose? ## Hello, Rose! How are you? You do need to give it some time to work. Has there been any improvement, yet? Most women experience improvement within 24 hours and then a full cessation of symptoms in a few more days. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain.

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I would like to know any and all side effects to this particular medication. I have been experiencing stomach ache, headache, low backache, palpitations, taste, nausea. Are these normal side effects? and if not, should I stop taking them. Of course, you can't reach a doctor over the weekend. I have taken 9 doses in 10 days. I forgot to take my normal dose on Friday night and felt great the next day but took one last night when I realized that I had missed a dose, and woke up in the middle of the night feeling sick again. This has been going on for the last 3 or 4 doses. The reaction usually occurs 4-6 hours after taking the pill. ## You poor thing, I only had to take 2 doses of it. I can't imagine taking it for that long. The pharmacist had told me it could make you feel sick an...

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I have been prescribed Trimethoprim 6 tablets-only for 3 days on last week for urinary infection and my doc check my vaginal discharge n urine n put it into on lab.the report would be come on 23 rd April .But It didn't cure my vagina discharge! Still it comes white cottage cheese from my vagina n really suffering from irritation,itching n now I use the canesten cream Clotrimazole (still not cleared my discharge)so could I able to take one capsules Fluconazole ..plz, I need your advice??Help me plz ## A discharge like that is usually caused by a yeast infection and in that case, it would require an antifungal medication, such as the Fluconazole. Learn more Fluconazole details here. However, with the issues you've been having and the other stuff you've been taking, I'd rec...

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If I wanted to take a pill form instead of the liquid, what would 1.5ml convert to in pills? How many mg's would I need to take? ## Without knowing how much is in that 1.5ml, no one would be able to answer your question. The 1.5ml is just a liquid measurement. There should be some other information on it, such as the dosage per 5mls, or something similar, it may be in the form of two numbers like this 5/1.5 or 5/5. Can you please post back with more specifics? Thanks!

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I'm almost done with the AMOX then prescribed fluconazole. Is it safe to take together? ## Yes, Fluconazole is often prescribed when someone is prone to getting yeast infections from an antibiotic. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi, instead of taking the capsule orally, I misunderstood the instructions and took them vaginally instead, as my previous medication had usually been taken vaginally. Is this dangerous? Do I need to go see the doctor? ## You should consult your doctor, but it's most likely not dangerous. However, if it wasn't intended to be used as a pessary, you may not have absorbed enough, you may have caused a different type of an infection, or you could have absorbed too much. It's hard to say without knowing the specifics of which one you took. Was it for a vaginal yeast infection?

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Hi, I took an antibiotic in May, then Amoxicillin in June, plus Metrol. I recently developed Oral Trush and now I'm in my 5th day with Fluconazole, (14 capsules). But today my doctor gave me Sulfamethoxazole/TMP DS. I'm not sure if that's ok? ## Sulfamethoxazole with TMP (Trimethoprim) is another antibiotic, so it will not help with thrush, it can actually cause it, as a side effect. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, diarrhea, joint aches, and muscle aches. Are you still fighting a bacterial infection?

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I am currently using fluconazole while a orthopedic (hip) spacer is in my leg following a severe infection that formed in my prostetic hip.Due to my inability to walk(toe touch only),I have gained weight ,but have also developed two staph infections in my foot and theigh,,,,,is this normal? ## I wouldn't say any type of infection is normal, since they have the potential to be dangerous. As to the Fluconazole, it is an antifungal medication, so whether or not it will help depends on the specific type of infection you have. When treating staph, it is usually used in combination with other medications. Ref: Medline Plus Fluconazole The FDA warns that Fluconazole may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and diarrhea. Are you on any other medications?

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Hello. I have been prescribed Azithromycin for a severe case of strep throat. I am on day 5 of the weeks supply of the antibiotic. My symptoms have only slighty improved and since day 1 of being on it I've developed a yeast infection. I was also given Fluconazole by my doctor. When can I take the Fluconazole? I'm afraid of drug interactions and most of all afraid that the Fluconazole will have no affect since I still have 3 more days of the Azithromycin. Should I wait to take the Fluconazole so it won't be canceled out by the Azithromycin? I want the burning and swelling in my throat and the itchy discomfort in/on my vagina to stop. The combination is horrible! Please help!! ## Muje periods ki dwai btao jisse ah jahye ## Hello, Michelle! How are you? What did you end up doin...

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can i stop pantaprazole for a couple of days in order to take fluconazole? ## WHY WOULD YOU STOP THE PANTOPRAZOLE ## Well what i have understood is that the Pantaprazole can decrease the effects of Fluconazole and it might not work ## HI DOGGY, IN THAT CASE YOU CAN STOP THE PANTOPRAZOLE JUST BE AWARE YOUR REFLUX MAY GIVE YOU TROUBLE, I CANT MISS EVEN 1 DOSE WITHOUT HAVING GI UPSET. THE INDIGESTION IS AWFUL. HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT DAY! ## I wish it was that simple.. one needs to know how long the Pantaprazole remains in the body and how long to leave it off before starting it again- thank you for your interest but I was hoping to hear from a pharmacist type person. ## DOGGY . WE ARE TALKING ABOUT PANTOPRAZOLE FOR REFLUX RIGHT? YOU CAN STOP IT NOW AND GO AHEAD AND START THE FLUCONAZOLE, . W...

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Anyone else taking or taken IV fluconazole for valley fever? I first tried 4 weeks of 400mg tablets but got serious side effects. Then tried itraconazole and after 4 wks it was not even showing up in blood levels. Then got a PICC line and in my 13th week of fluconazole 400/day IV. Had blood clots so also on lovenox. And had yet another clot so now on heparin. I have hair thinning and hair loss, exhaustion, swollen muscles and body, swollen feet, no taste buds, no appetite, itching sensation without a rash. Had TONS of worse side effects on the tablet fluconazole. Worried about long term effects. And wondering if anyone has success stories post PICC and medications? ## Hi M, Sorry to hear about your experience with Fluconazole and its many side effects. Based on my research, oral Flucona...

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