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Symptoms of 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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How should you take this medication?
Fluconazole comes as a tablet and liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any
part you do not understand. Take fluconazole exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the liquid well before each use to
mix the medication evenly.
Continue to take fluconazole even if you feel well. Do not stop taking fluconazole without talking to your doctor.
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Significant Interactions:
When you are taking Diflucan, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:
- Terfenadine (e.g., Seldane)¡XThese medicines should
not be taken with fluconazole, itraconazole, or ketoconazole; these Diflucan may increase the chance of serious side effects of astemizole or terfenadine
- Atorvastatin (e.g., Lipitor) or
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Cerivastatin (e.g., Baycol) or
- Lovastatin (e.g., Mevacor) or
- Simvastatin (e.g., Zocor)¡XUse of these drugs with itraconazole or ketoconazole since increased levels of these drugs can cau
e serious muscular disorders.
- Busulfan (e.g., Myleran) or
- Docetaxel (e.g., Taxotere) or
- Vinblastine (e.g., Velban) or
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What is this Drug
Diflucan is used to treat fungal infections called candidiasis (also known as thrush or yeast infections). These include vaginal infections, throat infections, and fungal infections elsewhere in the b
ody, such as infections of the urinary tract, peritonitis (inflammation of the lining of the abdomen), and pneumonia. Diflucan is also prescribed to guard against candidiasis in some people receiving
bone marrow transplants, and is used to treat meningitis (brain or spinal cord inflammation) caused by another type of fungus.
In addition, Diflucan is now being prescribed for fungal infect
ions in kidney and liver transplant patients, and fungal infections in patients with AIDS.
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Other medical problems
Strong allergic reactions to Diflucan, although rare, have been reported. Symptoms may include hives, itching, swelling, sudden drop in blood pressure, difficulty breathing or swallowing, diarrhea, or
abdominal pain. If you experience any of these symptoms, notify your doctor immediately.
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What side effects may occur?
For women taking a single dose to treat vaginal infection, the most common side effects are abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, and nausea; changes in taste, dizziness, and indigestion may occur less
often.
Less common side effects may include:
- Abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, skin rash, vomiting
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