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Diflucan Information

Diflucan (Fluconazole) is an oral medicine used to treat fungal infections. These are infections caused by fungi, (including yeasts) which can invade any part of the body including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and the blood. Diflucan can also be used to stop you from getting a fungal infection. Diflucan belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of certain types of fungus. Diflucan is also used to prevent fungal infection in people who have a weak immune system caused by cancer treatment, bone marrow transplant, or diseases such as AIDS.

Diflucan Side Effects

The most common side effects of Diflucan may include headache; skin rash; abdominal pain; diarrhea; nausea and vomiting. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects such as:
• Allergic reaction (swelling of the face, throat, mouth, extremities, difficulty in breathing, rash or itching);
• Heart problems (unstable or irregular heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting);
• Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (severe rash, fever, swollen lymph glands);
• Liver problems (abdominal pain, dark urine, fever, light colored stool, yellowing of the skin and eyes);
• Skin problems (Stevens-Johnson syndrome) with symptoms like rash, blisters, itching all over the body, reddening of the skin or itchy red spots, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, peeling or lost skin;
• Seizures.

Diflucan Precautions

Do not use Diflucan if you are allergic to Fluconazole or to any other ingredients in this medication or if you have ever had an allergic reaction to other medicines you have taken to treat a fungal infection; are taking medicines such as Erythromycin (an antibiotic for treating infections), Pimozide (for treating schizophrenia), Quinidine (used for irregular heartbeats). Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you have liver or kidney problems; have abnormal levels of potassium, calcium or magnesium in your blood; have heart problems including problems with your heart rhythm such as QT prolongation; have hereditary fructose, glucose/galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency as Diflucan powder for oral suspension contains sucrose. Do not get pregnant while you are taking Diflucan. If you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are thinking of becoming pregnant talk to your healthcare professional as Diflucan can harm your unborn baby. It can also cause you to have a miscarriage. Do not breastfeed while you are taking Diflucan as it passes into breastmilk. Serious skin problems, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, have occurred in people taking Diflucan. These skin conditions are more likely to happen if you have AIDS or cancer. If you get a rash while taking Diflucan tell your healthcare professional immediately. Diflucan can cause dizziness and seizures. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how Diflucan affects you. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Diflucan and other medications.

Do I need a prescription to order Diflucan?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Diflucan.