de, glipizide
blood pressure medicines like hydrochlorothiazide, losartan, amlodipine, nifedipine or felodipine
blood thinners such as warfarin
cyclosporine, tacrolimus or sirolimus (used to prevent rejection of organ transplants)
rifampin or rifabutin for tuberculosis
astemizole for allergies
phenytoin or carbamazepine to control seizures
theophylline to control asthma
cisapride for heartburn
quinidine (used to correct disturbances in heart rhythm)
amitriptyline or nortriptyline for depression
pimozide for psychiatric illness
amphotericin B for fungal infections
erythromycin for bacterial infections
cyclophosphamide or vinca alkaloids such as vincristine or vinblastine for treatment of cancer
fentanyl, afentanil or methadone for chronic pain
halofantrine for malaria
lipid lowering drugs such as atorvastatin, simvastatin, and fluvastatin
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs including celecoxib, ibuprofen, and naproxen
prednisone, a steroid used to treat skin, gastrointestinal, hematological or respiratory disorders
antiviral medications used to treat HIV like saquinavir or zidovudine
vitamin A nutritional supplement
Since there are many brand names for these medicines, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
are taking any over-the-counter medicines you can buy without a prescription, including natural or herbal remedies
have any liver problems.
have any other medical conditions
are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or think you might be pregnant. Your doctor will discuss whether DIFLUCAN is right for you.
are breast-feeding. DIFLUCAN can pass through breast milk to the baby.
are allergic to any other medicines including those used to treat yeast and other fungal infections.
are allergic to any of the ingredients in DIFLUCAN. The main ingredient of DIFLUCAN is fluconazole. If you need to know the inactive ingredients, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Who Should Not Take DIFLUCAN?
To avoid a possible serious reaction, do NOT take DIFLUCAN if you are taking erythromycin, astemizole, pimozide, quinidine, and cisapride (Propulsid®) since it can cause changes in heartbeat in some people if taken with DIFLUCAN.
How Should I Take DIFLUCAN
Take DIFLUCAN by mouth with or without food. You can take DIFLUCAN at any time of the day.
DIFLUCAN keeps working for several days to treat the infection. Generally the symptoms start to go away after 24 hours. However, it may take several days for your symptoms to go away completely. If there is no change in your symptoms after a few days, call your doctor.
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Just swallow 1 DIFLUCAN tablet to treat your vaginal yeast infection.
What Should I Avoid while Taking DIFLUCAN?
Some medicines can affect how well DIFLUCAN works. Check with your doctor before starting any new medicines within seven days of taking DIFLUCAN.
What Are the Possible Side Effects of DIFLUCAN?
Like all medicines, DIFLUCAN may cause some side effects that are usually mild to moderate.
The most common side effects of DIFLUCAN are:
headache
diarrhea
nausea or upset stomach
dizziness
stomach pain
changes in the way food tastes
Allergic reactions to DIFLUCAN are rare, but they can be very serious if not treated right away by a doctor. If you cannot reach your doctor, go to the nearest hospital emergency room. Sign
