Diflucan and Itching: What Users Say

• gir...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 26, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "So I've taken this medicine in the past (prone to yeast but now cutting back on sugar consumption, finally caught on). I want to say as of 2017 some ingredient had to change with this medication. Took it in the fall of 2017, the following day my lip itches and turns red. Took it in January 2018, the following day my lip itched, turned red, and actually scabbed up as well as part of my cheek. Got tested, everything came out clear. Started thinking it could've been the medicine at that time but wasn't sure. Now it's July, I took the one-time pill again, woke up the next morning, and guess whose lip and cheek was red... It lasts a few days & literally happens in the same spot each time... has anyone else noticed a change taking this?"

• gir...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 26, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "So I've taken this medicine in the past (prone to yeast but now cutting back on sugar consumption, finally caught on). I want to say as of 2017 some ingredient had to change with this medication. Took it in the fall of 2017, the following day my lip itches and turns red. Took it in January 2018, the following day my lip itched, turned red, and actually scabbed up as well as part of my cheek. Got tested, everything came out clear. Started thinking it could've been the medicine at that time but wasn't sure. Now it's July, I took the one-time pill again, woke up the next morning, and guess whose lip and cheek was red... It lasts a few days & literally happens in the same spot each time... has anyone else noticed a change taking this?"

• Jen...
• June 27, 2013

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "It is unbelievable how wonderful this medicine is for yeast infections! I went to the doctor for a urinary tract infection and also had symptoms of redness, burning, itching, and swelling. It was the worst ever! Took 1 pill and already noticed results in just a few hours! It is a miracle."

• Juj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I was diagnosed with a yeast infection for the first time yesterday morning after 2 days of discomfort. My vulva was swollen, sore, and itchy, and my vagina was extremely sore and burned slightly. After I saw cottage cheese-like discharge in my underwear yesterday morning, I decided it was time to take action and went to my doctor. I was given one pill (150 mg dose of Diflucan) by my doctor. I took the pill around 10:30 am, and later last night I began to feel relief! This morning around 7 am, I woke up feeling almost 100% relieved! Not even a full 24 hours, and this medicine gave me relief! I can still feel slight itching a little bit throughout my day, but I'm sure in a couple of days I'll be back to normal and yeast infection-free by Tuesday!"

• Tha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "This worked great for me. Before taking the pill, I was itching and burning and had discharge. I was so embarrassed because I had never had one before. I also started to develop ulcers in my mouth, so the infection actually reached my mouth since it went untreated for 3 weeks. I was prescribed Diflucan. I took it on Friday, by Sunday, I started to feel better. On Sunday, I took the second pill. It is now Tuesday and my tongue ulcers are healing, my tonsils have gone down. The itching and burning stopped, but the irritation is still there whenever I wash my vagina with soap or wear certain panties."

• Ann...
• April 24, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I took a single dose of Diflucan a few days ago after developing an agonizing yeast infection, thanks to a round of antibiotics, coupled with an allergic reaction to a product I had used called Yeastaway (never again!). Once the Diflucan kicked in - boy, did it work - it was like night and day. By the hour, the swelling, itching, and discharge were going down. I went from pure itching hell (tearing apart the freezer looking for something to ease the agony) the night before to a calm, restful night the following day. I've never noticed any negative physical side effects. My only frustration was that this took 2.5 solid days to start working... topical creams made me itch more, and I started to wonder if the Diflucan would ever work at all."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2012

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Whenever I have a urinary tract infection, a yeast infection is sure to follow, and this time, instead of buying the 3-day treatment of Canesten that you insert inside (which has always worked well the first day), I tried the one pill. No side effects. However, my vagina is still itchy, burning, and rubbing it no longer provides any relief anymore. Going back to the doctor, hoping for something stronger."

• Anonymous
• October 9, 2011

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I have been prescribed Diflucan in the past for yeast infections and it worked wonderfully. Overnight relief. I have been prescribed this generic form the last few times I've had a yeast infection and find that it does not work nearly as well for me. Currently on day 5 after taking a single dose, and I am still having itching and redness."

• Chi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2020

For Candida Urinary Tract Infection "Okay, umm... I was diagnosed with candida in 2014 and was given different antifungals, which seemed to work for the meantime. Then, in 2015, I had a reinfection, symptoms were similar to the last one. So, Diflucan was recommended: 150 mg single dose and ketoconazole cream. On taking the single dose of Diflucan, I got a lot better after 3 hours, it was such a relief. The itching, burning, and inflammation stopped. This is 2020, and I am currently on another dose, and it's working perfectly... I recommend this drug 100%."

• Bre...
• June 17, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "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."

• Geo...
• October 13, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "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

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "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."

• Eth...
• July 17, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "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."

• Anonymous
• January 20, 2011

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "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."

• Cry...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Was prescribed this medication after BV treatment, and the next day, lip was swollen & itching. Lip swelled to the point it was tight and shiny. Eating was unbearable. Woke up with a blister that has since popped, and now I have an open sore and scabs. I WILL NOT EVER TAKE THIS MEDICATION AGAIN!"

• Ski...
• November 2, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Took the Diflucan one dose on Monday night. It's now Thursday, and I still have the infection and am still itchy. This is on top of Canesten for the outer symptoms. Have to go back to the chemist and try something else. Waste of $20 :("

• Ej9...
• August 2, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I suffer from yeast infections quite frequently, especially while being on my depo birth control shot and being more sexually active. In the past, Diflucan did the trick in 24 hours (I learned Monistat does NOTHING for me!). As I suffer from them almost every other month, if not every month, I believe I have built a resistance to the medication. I began needing two pills prescribed at a time for an effective solution. Just a few days ago, I received a pack of 3. My symptoms feel almost worse than before getting the prescription. I didn't drink much water and also had sex after taking the pill day 2, but I took the last pill yesterday, and my vagina is raw and swollen as well as itchy. I also feel my period beginning. I hate this confusion about my body."

• hoo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "This is my first yeast infection. I was too scared to tell anyone, so I dealt with it for almost a week. But last night, I couldn't handle it anymore, so I told my mum. She called, and the doctor sent in a prescription. I took the pill earlier around 1:30 pm. It's now 1:41 am. It took away a lot of the itching and burning when I pee, but it still slightly hurts to wipe, and it's slightly itchy. I have another dose I can take, but I'm waiting to see if this will help and clear up by tomorrow or get better."

• din...
• August 16, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I took one pill when I went to bed. The next morning and days later, I have a red patch on my cheek. First, it burned and itched, now it looks like I am a burn victim. I have taken this medication before, but never again. I am just hoping this heals soon."

• Anonymous
• April 16, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I am very prone to yeast infections. Especially while on birth control, for the most part, really good probiotics clear it right up, but I had slight symptoms of a yeast infection for the past week, and the probiotics aren't doing the trick, so I had a Diflucan lying around from when I was on a Z-Pak. Decided to just take it and see if it would help. I'm having an awful reaction, my vagina is 100 times itchier. Don't take it. Go out and buy a great probiotic, so much better and all natural. I'm regretting taking it. :("

• rck...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2013

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I took 3 Diflucan for a yeast infection and used over-the-counter Monistat 3 day first on my own. One month later, I am still experiencing burning tongue, metallic taste in my mouth, slight pains going through each breast, very tired, and slight itch and burn on occasion in the vagina. I took this along with HRT and have been reading about the interaction they have together. All I have been told is that I may have overdone the treatment, had an allergic reaction, and killed too much good bacteria. Will never take this drug again."

• Lin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2022

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I am always prescribed this drug when I get a yeast infection. The past 3 times I have taken it, it causes a couple of my fingers to swell and itch. By the next day, I always have a blister on my finger! I have developed an allergy to this medication. I will never take it again!!!"

• Sye...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2022

For Candida Urinary Tract Infection "Two months ago, I started feeling burns on my penis, so I didn't take it seriously. But these days, it became so bad that I couldn't sleep, then I searched for it on Google today. I bought Diflucan, and it's been 4 hours, and I have no burning or itching, just a few wounds."

• Ama...
• November 8, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "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."

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

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "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."