Taking fluconazole with certain drugs raises your risk of side effects from those drugs. However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions. Always speak with your healthcare professional about possible interactions with all prescription drugs, vitamins, herbs and supplements, and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking.
If you have an allergic reaction, call your doctor or local poison control center right away. If your symptoms are severe, call or go to the nearest emergency room. Taking it again could be fatal cause death. For people with kidney disease: If you have kidney disease or a history of kidney disease, your kidneys may not be able to remove this drug from your body like they should. This may increase the levels of fluconazole in your body and cause more side effects. This drug may also make existing kidney disease worse.
People with liver problems: Fluconazole can cause liver problems. If you already have liver problems, talk with your healthcare professional before taking this drug. People with high blood sugar levels: The oral suspension form of this drug contains sucrose, a kind of sugar. Talk with your doctor before using this drug if you have high blood sugar levels or a condition, such as diabetes , which can cause high blood sugar levels.
People with abnormal heart rhythms: Using fluconazole can affect your heart rhythm. If you already have an abnormal heart rhythm, taking fluconazole may lead to dangerous heart rhythm problems. Your doctor will monitor you for a rash and peeling skin. Pregnant women: Research in humans has shown adverse effects to the fetus when the mother takes this drug in doses of mg or higher. In lower doses, research in animals has shown adverse effects. Ask your doctor to tell you about the specific harm that may be done to the fetus.
Women who are breastfeeding: Fluconazole passes into breast milk and may cause side effects in a child who is breastfed. Talk with your doctor if you breastfeed your child. You may need to decide whether to stop breastfeeding or stop taking this drug. For seniors: The kidneys of older adults may not work as well as they used to. This can cause your body to process drugs more slowly.
As a result, more of a drug stays in your body for a longer time. This raises your risk of side effects. This dosage information is for fluconazole oral tablet. All possible dosages and drug forms may not be included here.
Your dosage, drug form, and how often you take the drug will depend on:. The kidneys of older adults may not work as well as they used to. Your doctor may start you on a lowered dose or a different dosing schedule. This can help keep levels of this drug from building up too much in your body. For people with kidney disease: If you have kidney disease and are supposed to take more than a single dose of fluconazole, your dose may be lowered.
Your doctor may give you a first dose of 50— mg, with additional doses that range between that amount and half of that amount, based on your kidney function. Always to speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you.
Fluconazole oral tablet is used for both short-term and long-term treatment. For this drug to work well, a certain amount needs to be in your body at all times. If you take too much: You could have dangerous levels of the drug in your body.
Symptoms of an overdose of this drug can include:. If your symptoms are severe, call or go to the nearest emergency room right away. If in any doubt, consult your physician and mention your pre-existing condition.
Pregnant women should not take Diflucan, as the FDA has stated that taking high doses of the medication during the first trimester has been linked with a specific range of birth defects. Breastfeeding mothers should also refrain from this medicine, as it is secreted in breast milk. Patients with hypersensitivity and those at risk of complications related to a prolonged QT interval should also avoid using the drug. There is also an extensive number of negative drug interactions that can occur when using this medication.
Diflucan should not be taken in conjunction with the following medicines:. This list is merely of drugs with potentially the most dangerous interactions with Diflucan. There are many more that the medication can interact with.
Check the label, and inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications before accepting a prescription for this drug. It is very important to take it for the full period as prescribed, or else you risk the infection returning and becoming resistant to medications.
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Tell a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it if you have: had an allergic reaction to fluconazole or any other medicines in the past heart disease, including heart rhythm problems arrhythmia kidney or liver problems a rare, inherited blood disorder called acute porphyria had a blood test that showed you have abnormal levels of potassium, calcium or magnesium.
You can take fluconazole capsules and liquid with or without food. Dosage for capsules or liquid These are the usual doses for adults: oral mouth thrush — 50mg a day, taken for 7 to 14 days vaginal thrush or balanitis — mg, taken as a single dose vaginal thrush that keeps coming back — mg, taken once every 72 hours for the first 3 doses, then take mg once a week for 6 months candida infections in your blood or elsewhere in your body — mg to mg a day for several weeks cryptococcal meningitis — mg to mg a day for several weeks to stop cryptococcal meningitis coming back — mg a day, taken long term to prevent fungal infections if you have a weakened immune system a low white blood cell count — 50mg to mg a day, until your white blood cell count improves For children, your doctor will work out the right dose depending on the infection and your child's age and weight.
What if I forget to take a dose? Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. What if I take too much? Accidentally taking 1 or 2 extra doses is unlikely to harm you. Urgent advice: Speak to your doctor or pharmacist now if:. Common side effects These common side effects happen in more than 1 in people. Talk to your doctor or a pharmacist if these side effects bother you or do not go away: headache stomach pain diarrhoea feeling or being sick nausea or vomiting rash Serious side effects Serious side effects are rare and happen in less than 1 in people.
Call a doctor immediately if: you get yellow skin, or the whites of your eyes turn yellow, or if you have pale poo and dark pee — these can be signs of liver problems you bruise more easily or get infections more easily — these can be signs of a blood disorder you have a faster or irregular heartbeat Serious allergic reaction It happens rarely but it is possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to fluconazole.
Information: You can report any suspected side effect to the UK safety scheme. What to do about: headache — rest and drink plenty of fluids. Do not drink too much alcohol. Ask a pharmacist to recommend a painkiller if you need one. Talk to your doctor if the headaches last longer than a week or are severe. It can help to eat and drink slowly and have smaller and more frequent meals. Putting a heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your tummy may also help.
If you are in a lot of pain, speak to a doctor or pharmacist. Speak to a pharmacist if you have signs of dehydration, such as peeing less than usual or having dark, strong-smelling pee. Do not take any other medicines to treat diarrhoea without speaking to a pharmacist or doctor. If you are being sick, try small, frequent sips of water to avoid dehydration.
It might help to take your fluconazole after a meal or snack. Check with the pharmacist to see what type is right for you. If the rash gets worse, or does not get better after a week, speak to your doctor. Fluconazole and pregnancy Fluconazole is usually not recommended in pregnancy. Fluconazole and breastfeeding If your doctor or health visitor says your baby is healthy, you can use fluconazole when you're breastfeeding.
Non-urgent advice: Tell your doctor if you're:. Some medicines and fluconazole interfere with each other. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines before you start taking fluconazole: pimozide or quetiapine — used to treat some kinds of mental illness reboxetine — used for treating depression erythromycin — an antibiotic ergotamine — used for migraine or headaches amiodarone — used for heart problems warfarin — an anticoagulant carbamazepine — for epilepsy and nerve pain losartan — for high blood pressure and heart failure statins — for high cholesterol These are not all the medicines that interfere with fluconazole.
Mixing fluconazole with herbal remedies and supplements There's very little information about taking herbal remedies and supplements with fluconazole. Important Tell a pharmacist or doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements.
How does fluconazole work? How long does it take to work? Fluconazole is used for many different fungal infections. What if it does not work? If your symptoms get worse at any time, speak to your doctor. How long will I take it for? Speak to your doctor if you want to stop taking it for any reason. Is fluconazole safe to take for a long time? You usually take fluconazole for a short time to clear an infection. Are there other medicines for fungal infections?
Antifungal medicines include: clotrimazole econazole fenticonazole itraconazole ketoconazole miconazole griseofulvin terbinafine. Will it affect my contraception? Will it affect my fertility? Can I drink alcohol with it? You can drink alcohol while taking fluconazole. Is there any food or drink I need to avoid? No, you can eat or drink normally while taking fluconazole.
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