Diflucan for Vaginal Yeast Infection User Reviews (Page 2)

• Bre...
• June 17, 2019

"I originally had a UTI and was prescribed antibiotics for 5 days. About two days later, I started itching, and the doctor prescribed me this drug. I kid you not, I was so dizzy I thought I was going to fall over. It didn't matter if I was standing up or sitting down. The dizziness was horrible. Oh, I only had one dose of it, and I'm still itching like crazy."

• Ked...
• November 24, 2009

"I tried a cream OTC, which didn't work. So I called my doctor and he prescribed this. AMAZING medicine! Within 24 hours, my infection is gone, and I feel human again! I experienced no side effects. It's almost like a wonder pill!"

• MsP...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2012

"I had to have oral surgery and took amoxicillin for two weeks. The dentist prescribed fluconazole, I got the generic. I've used Diflucan in the past with great success. It seems that the generic does NOT work as well as the name brand. Three days and three pills later, I'm still suffering from the yeast infection symptoms."

• Anonymous
• October 22, 2010

"I get repetitive yeast infections, so it took three treatments with Diflucan for three different infections before I realized that Diflucan was the thing that was causing the painful, blistering skin rash I was getting about once a month. I was having what is known as 'fixed skin ulceration.' Ulcers in my mouth, blisters on my hands and leg, always in the same exact spots each time and always very painful. No one told me there was even a chance that I was allergic to this medicine, and when I sought treatment for the second and then third episodes, the doctors completely missed it. There needs to be more information out there about this, as the company only reports one previous person ever having this same reaction, yet it happened to me."

• Sev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2017

"I have taken this medication before, so not sure if something with my body chemistry changed or this medication composition has changed. My experience was a severe allergic reaction causing swelling to my face and lips, with blistering and sores inside my mouth that were extremely painful. I was given a steroid shot and high dosages of prednisone. On day 5, the swelling has just started to go down, but the sores inside my mouth and the scabs on my lips are horrible. I will not take this medication again."

• Geo...
• October 13, 2018

"I had 3 back-to-back yeast infections. The first one I treated myself with a 7-day cream. The second one my doctor saw during my annual pap. I told her I thought I had one, and she said she thought I was correct. She tested me for other infections, but it was, in fact, yeast. So she prescribed Diflucan and gave me 2 pills. I took one that day and one 3 days later. I started noticing an improvement within 24 hours. Let me say that the burning and itching from the yeast infections were SO SEVERE. I even questioned my 10-year partner about his fidelity because I wondered if I had somehow contracted an STI. (Not to his face) I'm not proud of that. It wasn't long, about a month later, and I got ANOTHER yeast infection, and this one, the burning was even worse. I emailed my doctor, and she sent a prescription to the pharmacy. The Diflucan worked the same, started working in about 24 hours."

• Eth...
• July 17, 2019

"This is my second time taking Diflucan. I had an allergic reaction to the medication. My reaction was not listed as their side effects. I instantly started having stinging in my lips. Later that day, my lips were swollen. My tonsils started to get sore. My vagina is swollen, with extreme itching, and painful. It made me develop hemorrhoids. It has been two days, and my symptoms are worse. I am athletic and drink a lot of water. I should’ve never developed hemorrhoids. The itching is unbearable. I am now using OTC creams for the discomfort. I’ve had STD testing for HIV, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, RPR, and HSV. Everything was negative. Be cautious of this medication."

• Kry...
• February 17, 2016

"I'm pretty sensitive to medicine, in fact, I get so many side effects I have a long list of medicines I can't take. I didn't get any side effects from Diflucan, so I'm pretty impressed. I read the reviews, and the majority of the negative ones I think were misinterpreted. I don't think half of those were actually from this medicine, so it's a shame they reviewed it so poorly. I have a candida overgrowth that is causing my infections, so I have to take Diflucan once a week for 3 months, so far, no problems."

• lov...
• April 6, 2017

"I always get yeast infections. Especially after I finish a round of antibiotics for an ear infection or whatever it may be. Before, I always tried using creams, and it would take days to clear out. Sometimes it wouldn't clear, and I would have to go to the doctor and get another cream. Such a headache. I finally got a great gyno who prescribed this to me, and I thought, hmm, a pill? That's odd. Took the pill that morning, by nighttime, I was feeling much better, and the next day the discharge was way, way less. By two days, it was gone. And it stays in your system for seven days, so it helps prevent the infection from coming back. Works wonders! Thanks, Diflucan! My most recent infection, though, did require two doses of Diflucan. FYI. :)"

• Kik...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 7, 2019

"Have taken sporadically for a yeast infection. Seemed to work, but I broke out in hives. It took me a bit to figure it out because I’d take 1 pill maybe once a year. It didn’t register. Well, now I know! I took 1 pill in March, 1 pill in July, and thought, huh, I wonder if fluconazole. Took 1 pill yesterday and paid attention!!! Yep! Ugh! Hives and allergic reaction not on the list! I get hives, my knuckle swells on 1 finger, and it is painful. It blisters and finally pops and heals on its own. Each time it is worse. Now my lips are swollen, and hives on palms and on skin by thumb. My hands are so dry. NEVER AGAIN WILL I TAKE THIS fluconazole!!"

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2017

"I got one Diflucan pill to take, which I thought at first was a waste of money, but it works GREAT. The discharge and smell changed after 1 day! There were no side effects, no headaches, nausea, pain, etc. Highly recommend!"

• Anonymous
• September 25, 2009

"I developed pneumonia after getting swine flu. I was on heavy-duty antibiotics and was given Diflucan as a prophylactic for yeast infections. I took approximately 4 doses over the course of two weeks. I recently noticed that a toenail that had a fungus for over 40 years (!) is now growing in nice and pink! No more thick, ugly yellow nail! Amazing! No other side effects were noticed!"

• Anonymous
• January 20, 2011

"I was sick and had to take amoxicillin and unfortunately got a yeast infection. I went to the doctor, and he prescribed Diflucan yesterday. I had no side effects. Unlike everyone else, my horrible symptoms (itching, burning) are still present."

• Lin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 5, 2018

"I took Diflucan for a yeast infection on a Friday around 8 PM, at about 10 PM, my lips started to tingle. I went to bed and woke up at 2 am to find my lips severely swollen with a rash around them. Today is Monday, and my lips are burning, dry, and still swollen. I am now getting sores inside of my mouth from the Diflucan. My yeast infection has cleared up, but the pain I am feeling now is horrific. I will NEVER take this pill again."

• Lav...
• February 13, 2017

"I get yeast infections all the time, and all I get prescribed is Diflucan. No one listens to me that this doesn't work for me. Last doctor at least tried giving me 3 Diflucan pills and to take 1 every 3 days. Still didn't work. Don't know what else to do."

• Ano...
• March 19, 2009

"I've had recurring yeast infections, and I have to say that this works amazingly. Quick relief of symptoms, which, if anyone has a yeast infection, can agree. This is the first thought that comes to mind. I'm so thankful that my doctor prescribed this for me."

• Tab...
• May 26, 2015

"I've used this medication quite a few times in the past few years, and it definitely always works. Sometimes one is not enough, though, but the three-pill regimen always works when used as directed. The best part is that you can also drink alcohol on this, and it will still work. No bad side effects or burning so far."

• Bad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2019

"I have taken Diflucan for yeast infections for years. I always get the infection after having to take antibiotics for a sinus infection (at least 1x/year). I have never had any issues - until now. Twelve hours after taking the Diflucan, I developed 3 hives - two on my face and one on my thumb. I thought maybe it was from something else or stress, so I ignored it. Big mistake. Had to take a second pill this week, and the hives came back in the exact same places, only worse, and have blistered. I also now have blisters inside my mouth and on my lips. They are extremely painful and are healing, but still there after 6 days. I expect scarring. If you have an allergic reaction to this drug, DO NOT take it again. It only gets worse. Now to figure out what I CAN take, as the yeast infection is still there."

• Sur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2018

"Had a mild yeast infection that showed up on the pap results but felt no symptoms. Took Diflucan, and within 24 hours I had raging yeast infection symptoms that have worsened over the next five days. I routinely eat a diet low in carbs and high in probiotic foods, also no simple carbs. I suspect Diflucan wiped out all the healthy microbes and made room for something worse to bloom. Still not sure how this will be resolved."

• Ema...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2019

"Warning: Do not take if you have heart problems unless your doctor knows and you specifically asked about these problems. I took it and felt okay. About two hours after taking the medication, I got dizzy, weak, and had chest pains that changed with breathing. After about two more hours, I started to feel better. After sleeping, I now only have residual chest pain when I breathe. I have an irregular heartbeat and a condition that makes the muscles in between my ribs spasm and cause chest pain similar to this. My doctor knows this, and everywhere I look, you’re not supposed to prescribe this to someone with heartbeat problems."

• Ano...
• June 14, 2015

"Took antibiotics and got a yeast infection, went to the Drs, they prescribed Monistat 3. Took it for the 3 days, still was experiencing a lot of itching and burning. Went back to the Drs, she prescribed the one-dose pill. Took it Thursday afternoon, felt nausea, had headaches, and stomach aches (side effects), but helped with the burning pain by the next day. It's now Sunday, and the itching, burning, and pain are back. Going back to the Drs tomorrow for the 3rd time in 2 and a half weeks. So want this to go away. Feeling like I need to get a second opinion."

• Liz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 7, 2018

"First, make sure you are being diagnosed with a yeast infection via a swab just in case it is bacterial! If that is positive for yeast, your doctor will recommend dosage and frequency, sometimes you could have outer discomfort associated and may use the external yeast cream that comes in the yeast infection OTC box at the same time you’re taking the pill. Use it for at least 7 days (the external cream), no matter how many days' worth of Diflucan. If you are getting external symptoms, it may be due to too much external cream, or if you are using only the pill, it may be due to another infection you may have. Important to have a swab done. Probiotics aren’t necessarily the best. I recommend a concentrated dose of chamomile, garlic, low to no sugar, greens, and possibly tea tree or boric acid suppository (make sure it is administered correctly). Too much of one probiotic could be harmful if your body already has an abundance of one. Try other remedies. Hope this helps!"

• Ski...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 14, 2016

"I have used Diflucan several times during the past few years. Usually, just one 150 mg pill does the trick, and I feel relief a few hours after I take it. I've only had a handful of times where I've had to take a second dose, and it was due to being on antibiotics. The docs know this, so when I need an antibiotic, they will also prescribe a Diflucan 'chaser.'"

• Anonymous
• March 30, 2009

"I must say that the pill worked well in doing its job to clear the yeast infection. But, I went through horrible side effects. Continuous irritation of the vaginal area. I think I was just allergic to the medication! But for everyone else, thumbs up! That's if you are not allergic to it."

• FDE...
• May 14, 2019

"I took Diflucan last year, and my vaginal yeast infection cleared up in a day, no allergic reactions. I recently needed to take it again earlier this year, and my upper lip became swollen with a tiny sore/blister on the underside of my lip. The right side of my face was also slightly swollen and numb. The pharmacist didn’t think it was related to Diflucan because I hadn’t had a reaction before. Well, was she wrong! I had to take it again a couple of days ago, and the exact allergic reaction returned (which I realize is most likely a Fixed Drug Eruption). This time, my upper lip is much worse, with a sore in the same spot, and it’s taking longer to disappear. Both times I’ve been taking antihistamines to help. If you experience an allergic reaction after taking Diflucan, think very carefully about taking it again."