Diflucan for Vaginal Yeast Infection User Reviews (Page 4)

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2025

"Treated for candida infection, 3 strains, and had lowered immunity. So had Canesten and Diflucan prescribed, 150 mg, fine for 1st day. Next day, severe migraine-like headaches that have lasted every day on and off, bar last 2 days. Off balance, anxiety, and severe nausea for 2 and a half, nearly 3 weeks now. Thrush has cleared up, but couldn't get my GP's surgery to give me an appointment for a couple of weeks. I've had this tablet before, no issues. Never again, feel really ill on it. I'm 65 and normally very active, have had to suspend my gym membership for a month as I feel so unwell. Do not take this drug."

• sdt...
• March 18, 2016

"So I had BV and got the Tday vaginal treatment, which I ended Tuesday 3/15/16, and shortly after developed a yeast infection. I visited the doctor today and took 15 mg Diflucan and felt better a few hours after. No burning or itching was ever present, I noticed a change in discharge and immediately got seen by a doctor. No side effects. I caught mine the day after I noticed a change."

• dem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2022

"I had a UTI, which I’m prone to. I tend to hold my pee when I am sleeping. I know, I know, it’s a bad habit, lol. Anyways, I have Keflex for UTI, and that caused a yeast infection. I thought I’d try some Monistat 7, and it only got worse. Finally, like three days into the Monistat, I was like I have to take the Diflucan. I was putting it off because apparently it interacts with Zoloft, but I called the pharmacist, and she was like nope, you’re fine, take the pill. I would say about an hour after the pill, I felt relief. I was so freaking swollen, irritated, and just in pain down there. I literally wanted to cry before taking the pill. I'm so happy to finally feel relief. For me, I had an upset stomach for like 30 mins, then it went away. A day or two later, I had a bad headache, but took some ibuprofen. Also, the dosage was 150 mg. Took it in the afternoon, like around 3 pm. Felt relief around 5 pm. Easy to use, not messy like the cream, actually will work…"

• Amy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2019

"Awful! I was so dizzy even sitting down. My body dried out... hands, feet, face. My hands cracked open. Two days after taking, my throat felt funny and the entire inside of my mouth had white stuff all over. I can't say it works because the doctor diagnosed me with yeast and it wasn't. I actually had an abscess and switched to Bactrim. But I know I will never touch that stuff again."

• Jom...
• December 15, 2015

"I have had a yeast infection for 5-6 days and was using Monistat until yesterday when I called and got a script for 2 Diflucan 150! Took the first one yesterday morning and not much change at all this morning. Will take the second one tomorrow morning and pray it works. I had not had a yeast infection for at least 10 years. No side effects and drinking lots of water. Having gallbladder surgery on Friday and want this cleared up prior to surgery. Sorry to say the doctor's office is not a lot of help. So what else is new???"

• kri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2021

"Glad to hear my 150 mg one-time dose can cause fatigue, tachycardia, and headache, as well as indigestion and heartburn. A lot of vague symptoms like shaking hands, burping, cold extremities too. I thought I had COVID again! I did drink alcohol on day 6 after taking it, which worsened my side effects severely. Now I know I only need to wait and drink a lot of ginger tea and water and keep my meals simple. This site helped me a lot. Don't drink alcohol with this, you'll regret it. No yeast infection, but now I feel sick three days after alcohol. It started with throbbing in my liver, then evolved 24 hours later into many minor, annoying symptoms."

• itc...
• February 13, 2016

"I have been miserable. Took a one dose of Diflucan last night, and I can say swelling is less, but everything else that is awful is still there. But, wine lady, please don't tell me I can't drink wine. I'm almost finished with my glass when I read your review.... Should I take another one-time dose? I'm way too old for this!!"

• Ama...
• November 8, 2015

"Personally, this drug gives me a fixed drug eruption in the form of a huge, round rash on one of my breasts that is intensively itchy and burns. It feels like a horrible sunburn. Therefore, I am clearly not a fan."

• kk ...
• February 14, 2016

"I went to the gyno thinking I had BV again. Turns out it is a yeast infection. Gave me Diflucan 150 mg, 2 pills, 3 days apart. Supposed to take the next one 2/15/16, so it is Valentine's Day, and constantly dealing with this, it feels like it got worse, more noticeable that something is wrong."

• Ton...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 5, 2018

"I was prescribed Diflucan, one tablet daily for 30 days. My symptoms were itchiness at nighttime, mostly for a long period of time before treatment. I had a cervical smear last April, which came back unusual somehow? I was advised by post to return to the GP for retest in 3 months (cells need to grow). Anyway, the GP didn't phone me within 3 days of me receiving the letter. She advised me to pick up the script at the front desk and start on Augmentin 625 mg for 7 days, and then take Diflucan 1 a day for 30 days. I have finished my prescribed meds, and I have the same itchiness following Diflucan. What do I need to do now? My smear is not due for another while due to antibiotics."

• Nan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 11, 2018

"Taken 3 so far in 2.5 months with only minor change in my awful yeast infection. Why didn't I just get the regular Canesten? Ladies, save your money or save your insurance money for something that works."

• Rut...
• August 12, 2015

"I was diagnosed with signs of a yeast infection. Having been sick previously. I had taken a strong antibiotic, Microbid. Probably caused the yeast infection. My doctor gave me the dose of 1 pill. I had never heard of it. Usually, I would have had to use a cream. Now my vagina has redness inside, kinda like it's burned. Tomorrow I'll be calling the doctor's office to be checked. Maybe it was too strong. I don't know. We'll see."

• Ban...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2019

"I had my yearly pap smear, which was abnormal. My doc saw me again in 6 months and told me that I had a mild yeast infection (no symptoms at this point). She prescribed 150 mg of Diflucan weekly for a month..."

• Bee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2016

"I bought this twice in a three-week period hoping it would cure a yeast infection I had twice. The first time I took it, nothing happened. There was nothing that happened to me. So I thought I should see my OB/GYN in case it was bacterial vaginosis. The doctor said it was a yeast infection, and they gave me 150 mg fluconazole. Which is Diflucan! And it worked. Next week later, I had a yeast infection again! I bought Diflucan again, thinking it would work. But guess what?! It did not work! Why the hell did the one from the doctor work, but the one from the store is rubbish? There was more than a week in between taking the first Diflucan and the one the doctor prescribed. So it wasn't the two working together. Diflucan is a sham!"

• Iiz...
• July 12, 2019

"This pill doesn’t work at all! I took two of them for a yeast infection, and three days later I still feel the same. But taking too many antibiotics can ruin your pH balance and cause a UTI or yeast infection, so I recommend the flucon."

• ccu...
• April 1, 2013

"Diflucan works well, but often I need to take more than one to clear up the vaginal yeast infection. Two, and sometimes three, are needed."

• Ash...
• December 25, 2014

"Seriously, the only medicine that works for any problems. It gets the job done when you have a yeast infection from antibiotics. Fair warning, have this around when you first take antibiotics."

• CJ1...
• March 7, 2008

"Excellent cleared all symptoms in 24 hours"

• Cyc...
• November 18, 2011

"Recommended dosage was 1 pill. No side effects, but unfortunately I'm still itching and uncomfortable 3 days later. I guess it didn't fully work for me."

• Anonymous
• December 26, 2008

"Cleared symptoms very quickly. I had no side effects."

• Anonymous
• July 15, 2009

"This pill is wonderful. Relieves symptoms immediately and better than anything else. No side effects. It's my second time using the pill."

• Anonymous
• March 1, 2009

"So much better than the creams."

• Bar...
• September 11, 2018

"Diflucan always works for me, and it works a lot faster than having to use vaginal inserts for days. I'm grateful that such a little pill is so effective."

• Anonymous
• November 12, 2009

"The only medication that has taken care of my yeast problem."

• Tin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2017

"I took the 150 mg and within 24 hrs, I felt way better. Didn't have to use the creams or anything."