Diflucan
(fluconazole)
Treats yeast and other fungal infections.
Our bottom line
Diflucan (fluconazole) is a cheap and effective treatment for fungal infections.
- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (fluconazole)
Upsides
- Available in a cheap generic version.
- Single dose treatment for vaginal infections.
- Available as a pill, liquid, or injection.
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What to expect from Diflucan, on one page
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30Downsides
- Excessive use of alcohol while on this medicine can harm your liver.
- Can interfere with how other medicines work, especially birth control pills.
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Download Fact SheetDiflucan (fluconazole) interrupts production of fungal cell wall.
- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (fluconazole)
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
- Injection
Prices and coupons
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What to expect when you take Diflucan (fluconazole) for Fungal infection
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- Effectiveness
- Full effects
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- Possible side effects
- Liver toxicity
- Serious allergic reaction
- Rash
- Nausea
- Headache
Side effect rates for Diflucan (fluconazole)
- Headache13%13%
- Nausea7%7%
- Abdominal pain6%6%
- Nausea4%4%
- Diarrhea3%3%
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Risks and Warnings for Diflucan (fluconazole)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.Some people on Diflucan (fluconazole) have suffered liver damage sometimes to the point of liver transplant. This has been rare, and only happened when people are taking this for an extended amount of time. If you notice yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, or abdominal pain, talk to your doctor.
Pharmacist Q&A
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This medication treats cryptococcal meningitis.Common concerns from people taking Diflucan (fluconazole)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- Can interfere with how other medicines work, especially birth control pills.
- Excessive use of alcohol while on this medicine can harm your liver.
- Not worth itReviewed Diflucanon 8/16/2017Really bad nausea and stomach pain. Made my acid reflux flare up badly for days.28WomanJust as neededCandidiasis (yeast infection)