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Why is this drug prescribed?
Fluconazole is used to treat pneumonia, meningitis, and fungal infections of the mouth, throat, liver, kidneys, heart, urinary tract, and abdomen. It also has been used to treat vaginal infections and
oral thrush in certain patients.
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What special precautions should I follow?
If you are taking antacids, cimetidine (e.g., Tagamet), famotidine (e.g., Pepcid), nizatidine (e.g., Axid), omeprazole (e.g., Prilosec), or ranitidine (e.g., Zantac) while you are taking itraconazole
or ketoconazole, take the other medicine at least 2 hours after you take itraconazole or ketoconazole . If you take these medicines at the same time that you take itraconazole or ketoconazole, they wi
ll keep your antifungal medicine from working properly.
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Side Effects
Although side effects from fluconazole are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- upset stomach
- loss of appetite
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altered taste
- diarrhea or loose stools
- headache
- dizziness
- fatigue
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- itching
- vomiting
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- dark urine
- pale stools
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Before Using This Medicine
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of Diflucan. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Congestive heart failure¡XItraconazole
ay slow down the heart rhythm and make heart failure worse.
- Achlorhydria (absence of stomach acid) or
- Hypochlorhydria (decreased amount of stomach acid)¡XItraconazole and ketoconazole ma
not be absorbed from the stomach as well in patients who have low levels of or no stomach acid
- Alcohol abuse (or history of) or
- Liver disease¡XAlcohol abuse or liver disease may increas
the chance of side effects caused by Diflucan
- Kidney disease¡XThe effects of fluconazole may be increased in patients with kidney disease
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Overdosage
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 this medicine be used?
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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