Diflucan
(fluconazole)
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3.9/ 5 average rating with 30 reviewsforDiflucan
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Treats yeast and other fungal infections.
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Diflucan (fluconazole) is a cheap and effective treatment for fungal infections.
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- Price before coupon$13.83
- Lowest price with coupon$7.50
- Savings46%
Quick facts about Diflucan
- 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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- 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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Diflucan (fluconazole) interrupts production of fungal cell wall.
Quick facts about Diflucan
- 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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See more prices and coupons in your areaWhat to expect when you take Diflucan (fluconazole) for Fungal infection
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- Possible side effects
- Liver toxicity
- Serious allergic reaction
- Rash
- Nausea
- Headache
Side effect rates for Diflucan (fluconazole)
From 448 clinical trials of Diflucan when taken for fungal infection (150 mg)
- Headache13%13%
- Nausea7%7%
- Abdominal pain6%6%
- Nausea4%4%
- Diarrhea3%3%
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The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Diflucan.
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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.
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Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Interactions
- Can interfere with how other medicines work, especially birth control pills.
Alcohol
- Excessive use of alcohol while on this medicine can harm your liver.
Pain
- 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)