Fluconazole Side Effects

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.

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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 and if it does to take it with food. I did find this online though:

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. What happens if I overdose? Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a Diflucan overdose may include confusion or unusual thoughts or behavior. What should I avoid while taking Diflucan?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using Diflucan.
What are the possible side effects of Diflucan? Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

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nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
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fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
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severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
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easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness; or
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seizure (convulsions).

Less serious Diflucan side effects may include:

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mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or upset stomach;
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headache;
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dizziness;
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unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth; or
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skin rash or itching.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. What other drugs will affect Diflucan?

Before taking Diflucan, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

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astemizole (Hismanal).
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a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
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cyclosporine (Gengraf, Sandimmune, Neoral);
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an oral diabetes medicine such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase, Glynase), tolbutamide (Orinase), tolazamide (Tolinase), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), and others;
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rifabutin (Mycobutin) or rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate, Rimactane);
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a sedative such as diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax), or midazolam (Versed);
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seizure medication such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or valproic acid (Depakene);
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tacrolimus ((Prograf); or
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theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair, Theochron, Elixophyllin, Slo-Phyllin, others).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use Diflucan, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect Diflucan. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Wow, I guess there isn't much I need to add, thank you for providing that excellent information.

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i took one 150mg tablet and 4 hours later i had a seizure! iv never had one before and am sure it was a reaction to this drug. if the same happens to you, please report it online to the drug regulator site as this is a dangerous and scary side effect!

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I took one dose of Fluconazole (here in Switzerland known as Fluconax) and have had diarrhea for four days, each day getting progressively worse. I did read that this could be a side effect but never imagined it could be so bad!

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I have taken Fluconazole twice now and had a both times I have had a very bad reaction to it. The first time Dr thought it was the antibiotics that I was taking. This time I took it on its own, I was violently sick, covered in a purple rash very cold felt as if some was puting electric shocks through me, violent headache could not cope with bright lights, today I feel very tired last time it took me 4 days to feel back to rights.

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I have taken this for 20 days with no problems, however I amhaving somehair loss. Is this a side effect and does anyone know if the hair comes back in? It is minamal. but I need all I can keep.

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Well Ladies i have found a new cure for Thrush Trex on a tampon It must be trex and nothing else. Yes it does work. I have had thrush for 5 months and nothing has been working for me. Tried this along side Molkosan Vitality This you buy in the health food shops or on line. I read about the Trex on line tyeped in old fashion ways of treating Thrush and came across it. Good luck to you all.

Janet

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SECOND COURSE OF ANTIBIOTICS THIS ONE CALLEDERYTHOPED AS FIRST LOT GAVE ME THRUSH

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could fluconazole cause mustle pain

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I took this product for the first time today (just 150mg) and a few hours later I had terrible abdominal pain and nausea. I vomited soon thereafter.

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I had no ill side effects for the first week (150 mg). Second week I felt a little dizzy and my urine was a little darker than usual. I have finished taking all the doses and hoped the side effects would stop soon. I have been experienceing some tiredness. Should I be worried about any of these. The dizziness and the darker urine seem to be combined and only last a few hours at a time.

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I took 1 pill (only) 4 days ago to cure a yeast infection and it caused my heart to race, shortness of breath, insomnia and electric sensations throughout my body (please note: I already have an arrhythmia w/acute tachycardia). I finally took a beta blocker last night so my heart would calm down and I could sleep. I went to a cardiologist yesterday that told me this medication should not cause any issue with my heart - which I thought was ridiculous since I'm obviously feeling these symptoms. I also found on the internet that diflucan can actually CAUSE a particular arrhythmia. i still don't feel 100% since the beta blocker is now wearing off. does anyone know exactly how long diflucan can stay in your system? bottom line... if you have any heart issues, run from this drug.

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Back in the Jurassic age, we diaphram users put the anti yeast meds in the diaphram and usually in one or two nights (nights please) we were cured!

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I prescribed a heavy dose of this to fight yeat infection in my breast. I'm breastfeeding and they said continue its safe to do so. I did it when I had to take one pill for a regular yeast infection and it didn't bother us. Now we both have diahrea and I'm having bad cramps. He is fussy as hell I can't sleep and don't feel like eating. I was told this is the way they have to fight yeast infection in breast and it has to be this aggressive. Does anyone know if u can take diahrea meds with this to help.

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I have been on the 150 dose for three days now for resistant ringworm. :( Obviously I found this forum because I am up looking for answers because I feel so ill! I still have 4 doses to go and I don't think I can do this another day. The symptoms are progressively worse with each day. My first negative symptom occurred approx an hour after the first dose. I had a full blown panic attack. I was jittery, anxious, had palpitations (I have MVP), cold sweats, dizzy, slow pulse, and became very tired... The heavy symptoms wore off over the night as I slept. Next day/dose same symptoms but stronger with nausea. And the third day/dose I am experiencing even more intense symptoms. This is terrible. I'll be calling the Dr in the morning to see about a dif med... Possibly another ointment. This one doesn't feel right. Also: my ringworm has not dissipated whatsoever.

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I forgot to add: when I am nearing the time to take my next dose I will get a progressive headache. Almost as if I am in withdraw???

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No one answered the question posed before....can this drug cause your hair to fall out? Or at least thin.

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Hi, regarding the ringworm and your side effects - I am taking this drug to fight Candida overgrowth and experienced very similar side effects. It is partially the drug and partially Candida die off effect.I think Candida overgrowth can cause skin conditions like ringworm. It might be worth checking it out as your side effects might not be caused by just the drug...? It is only a suggestion. I was supposed to take 50mg Fluconazole three times a day, but after two days I couldn't take it - insomnia, anxiety, dizzy as hell, vomiting .. you name it. Dr suggested to stop for two days to catch up with my sleep and start on extremely low doses - open up the capsule and put a few drops of the powder on a teaspoon and take with water with meal. I started on 1/8 capsule a day, after a few days it was 1/4 capsule etc - now after 3 weeks I am on 1 whole 50mg capsule a day (1/3 capsule 3 times daily) and my body seems fine with it. This also means I have to take it for longer but better that than suffer. I tried increasing to 1/2 capsule three times daily, but this morning I felt a bit anxious and have abdominal pains so I will go back to 1/3. Anyways, try looking into the Candida thing and good luck.

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Soon after my post, I began chemo therapy and developed a yeast takeover. My oncologist prescribed fluconazole (sp?) and the pharmacist misinterpreted his directions and doubled the already maximum dose my doc prescribed and I too experienced all of the above side effects. Compared to the one time I took this drug ten years ago, when I had no side effects. Back then the dose was two pills of medium strength and that knocked out the yeast EVERYWHERE! It seems these drug side effects are very dose dependent.

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I took a 150 dose of Fluconazole a couple of days ago. I had a terrible headache that lasted for a day and a half. It also made me very sleepy. I am taking it for candita so I too have wondered if it was the candita dieoff rather than just the drug. I have never experienced this type of headache before. It has not completely gone away. Although my symptoms are much lighter than some I have read about. I am nervous about taking another dose, next week. I can't afford to lose 2 days. I wonder if cutting the dose in half might help? If it is yeast die off then the headache should improve, shouldn't it? Any suggestions?

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Do not take it if you are expediting those side effects. I too had a racing heart rate I ended up in emerg from it

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Re: B (# 46)

How on earth did you stick it i take 600mg for three months but i have to stop i feel so ill

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Re: Phil (# 22)

I have been on this for three months 600mg a day and it is killing me. Muscle pain is so bad unable to sleep nausea diarhhea i cannot do this anymore i really feel as though i am dying this stuff is horrendous

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Re: czkramer (# 53)

Hello. Did you ever get relief from the heart racing symptoms ? I too have that from fluconazole . Thanks

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Re: Kristin (# 12)

Hi Kristin, did you ever get relief from your heart palpitations from fluconazole ? I have the same thing .

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Re: Sonia (# 68)

Did yours go away ?? I'm experiencing the same thing.

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Re: Kristin (# 12)

Did you ever get relief from the heart racing side effects ?

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Re: czkramer (# 53)

I also am having my heart race from this drug. Did your symptoms go away?? How long did it take?

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I was given three Diflucan (fluconazole) for my yeast infection and was instructed to take one on the first, fourth, and seventh day. I took it on the first day, and haven't taken the other two. It's been about a week and a half. Am I okay to take the fourth one today, and the seventh one in three days?

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I'm on the fifth day of my 10-day course of fluconazole 100 mg tablets and it seems to be not working, yet I have been on this before and it worked on my second dose. Now I'm going crazy and don't know what to do?

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