Compare Diflucan vs. Terbinafine
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats yeast and other fungal infections.
Diflucan (fluconazole) is a cheap and effective treatment for fungal infections.
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3.9/ 5 average rating with 30 reviewsforDiflucan
Treats fungal infections.
Lamisil (Terbinafine) has the highest cure rate of all antifungal medications, but you need to take it for a few weeks or months to see if it'll work for you.
Upsides
- Available in a cheap generic version.
- Single dose treatment for vaginal infections.
- Available as a pill, liquid, or injection.
- Recommended as a first-choice treatment for fungal infections. It has a high cure rate and very few side effects.
- Available as a generic medication, so it's cheap.
- It's the only antifungal medication that is available in different oral forms and can be used by children.
Downsides
- Excessive use of alcohol while on this medicine can harm your liver.
- Can interfere with how other medicines work, especially birth control pills.
- It can take weeks to months to see any changes in the infection.
- While Lamisil (Terbinafine) has the highest cure rate of all antifungal medications, there's still a chance it may not work.
- Can cause headache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Used for
- Candidiasis (yeast infection)
- Cryptococcal meningitis
- Toenail fungus
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Treatment of fungal infections in HIV patients
- Prevention fungal infections in HIV patients or others with low immune system
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
- Injection
- Pill
- Granule
- Cream, gel, or ointment
- Topical spray
Price
Lowest price
$4.00
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Reviews
30 reviews so far
73%
saidit'sworth it
60%
saiditworked well
20%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
10possible side effects
- Headache13%
- Diarrhea6%
- Rash6%
- Dyspepsia4%
- Nausea3%
- Pruritus3%
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities3%
- Taste Disturbance3%
- Abdominal Pain2%
- Flatulence2%
Risks and risk factors
- Liver disease
- Serious immediate allergic reaction
- Skin rash
- Use in pregnancy
- Liver damage
- Past history of liver disease
- Taking Lamisil (Terbinafine) by mouth
- Changes in taste and smell
- Taking Lamisil (Terbinafine) by mouth
- Depression
- Taking Lamisil (Terbinafine) by mouth
- Skin rash
- Taking Lamisil (Terbinafine) by mouth
- Lupus
- Past history of lupus
- Taking Lamisil (Terbinafine) by mouth