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How to Use
You can take Diflucan with or without meals.
Take this medication exactly as prescribed, and continue taking it for as long as your doctor instructs. You may begin to feel better after the f
irst few days; but it takes weeks or even months of treatment to completely cure certain fungal infections
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Overdose
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical treatment immediately.
Symptoms of Diflucan overdose may include:
- Hallucinations
, paranoia
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What side effects may occur?
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
- Dark or amber urine; fever and sore throat; loss of appetite; pale stools; reddening, blistering, peeling,
or loosening of skin and mucous membranes; stomach pain; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; yellow eyes or skin
- Fever and chills; skin rash or itching
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Before Using This Medicine
Allergies¡XTell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to any of the Diflucan. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as f
ods, preservatives, or dyes.
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Drug Interactions
When you are taking Diflucan, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:
- Etretinate (e.g., Tegison) or
- Gold salts (me
dicine for arthritis) or
- Hydroxychloroquine (e.g., Plaquenil) or
- Mercaptopurine (e.g., Purinethol) or
- Methotrexate (e.g., Mexate) or
- Methyldopa (e.g., Aldomet) or
- Na
ltrexone (e.g., Trexan) (with long-term, high-dose use) or
- Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) containing estrogen or
- Other anti-infectives by mouth or by injection (medicine for i
nfection) or
- Plicamycin (e.g., Mithracin) or
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What is this Drug
Diflucan are used to treat serious fungus infections that may occur in different parts of the body. These medicines may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor
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