Diflucan User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

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

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "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."

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

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "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

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "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.'"

• jim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2019

For Esophageal Candidiasis "My experience was the same as the first reviewer on this page. Bad side effects, pretty much the same as above, and add mood swings and depressed mood. Had to be switched to another antifungal that isn't much better. In addition, it turns out that there are possible/probable interactions with other meds I am taking. Some of them quite serious. If I could find this information in less than five minutes, why can't a doctor or pharmacist? Some of these interactions can be life-threatening. I should say that I am very sensitive to many antibiotics and antifungals, so your mileage may vary."

• Anonymous
• March 30, 2009

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "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."

• Anonymous
• September 24, 2011

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I have used it in the past after taking an antibiotic, and it works so fast. It is better than doing the over-the-counter. Do not wait...call the doctor and get this medicine. I now know when I'm on any antibiotics, the doctor prescribes this in addition because I always need it. I had no side effects, and if I did, it would be worth it just to get better."

• Eal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I had a mild infection and took this in the morning. Literally, 2 hours later, I felt back to normal. If it's more severe, you might have to take a second on 2 or 3 days after the first dose, but not this time. 100% relief in 2 hours!"

• FDE...
• May 14, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "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."

• KCa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I suffer from recurring yeast infections. 1 every few months...more often in the summer. The OTC creams do not work. Diflucan has been a lifesaver...up until recently. I noticed they have changed the pill - visually at least. Since the change, I have needed 2 or 3 doses for it to be effective. The one that comes in a blister pack seems to work much better than the multi-dose that comes in a pill bottle. Anyway, when it works, I usually see improvement hours after taking the pill and am totally clear by day 2."

• Sam...
• February 16, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I have been prone to getting yeast infections... I get rid of them, then they seem to come back in no time. Anyways, I decided to give this stuff a try because you can use it at any time of the day (many other products you can only use at nighttime). I used it in the middle of the day, and all of my symptoms were gone the next day... It took about 24 hours, but it seemed my yeast infection was completely cured. I know it takes longer for it to be completely out of your system, but all of the symptoms were gone, and I no longer felt like I had a yeast infection. I am not sure if it was just the Diflucan that got rid of it, as I decided to take a double dose of probiotic the same day, but whatever it was seemed to work."

• 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!"

• Bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2019

For Fungal Infection, Internal and Disseminated "I was prescribed 150 mg of Diflucan, take 1 pill a day for 7 days. Day 2, I started feeling weird. I feel like I have the body flu almost, and I'm dizzy. I stopped taking it, so I'm hoping these symptoms go away. I'm on it for a fungal infection I got from an antibiotic."

• Diz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2019

For Esophageal Candidiasis "I was prescribed Diflucan in the ER for an over-the-moon sore throat I had had for 2 weeks—100 mg for 30 days. The side effects are terrible. It was approximately 2 weeks into the prescription that I began noticing just how truly weak I was. Dizziness is not the best description. More like brain fog + really severe confusion? Being too weak to walk a straight line. My depth perception is severely out of whack. I have fallen on stairs 3 times since starting this awful med. The dry skin started right off the bat. The skin on my face and neck is drying out and sloughing off like dandruff. I have a painful lip crack, moisturizer can’t beat out Diflucan. I’m constipated, I have 7 days to go. I’m going to have to muscle through it. While having vertigo, stumbling around on shaky legs, constipated, with a split lip, and no appetite whatsoever because I’m so nauseous. I do not recommend this medication at all. For me, it’s necessary. Just 7 more days of pure misery."

• 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."

• Use...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 5, 2021

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I’ve had a problem fighting yeast infections, it comes back often. Monistat never worked for me, nor any home remedies, probiotics, or any other inserts, so I’ve always been prescribed Diflucan. I never had issues until last month. I took a dose at 8:30 pm (knowing it can make me crampy), but not expecting the side effects to be so aggressive. To simply explain, I felt like I was going to die, I’ve never felt this in my life. I called 911 for an ambulance to rush immediately because about an hour after taking the pill, I felt like my chest was so heavy and that I could hardly breathe and noticed my heart beating super fast and then felt like it would stop/skip, repeat. I was in a full-blown panic attack, blood pressure through the roof, my heart was beating so irregular and, at moments, very fast to the point I thought I was truly going to pass away right where I was. Took again last night, and the same thing happened. Many reviews compare to mine."

• Smi...
• May 5, 2011

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I've taken this as needed over the years without any problem. This time, I had nausea, diarrhea, and dizziness. Our pharmacy gives a printout of all the possible side effects, and it says you can be allergic to it (as most drugs). I guess it just depends on the person on how much you need and how your body will react. It takes more than one dose for me."

• hon...
• July 24, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I'm telling you this medication is powerful, and it works, but I am giving it 5 out of 10, right in the middle, because it also has powerful side effects. There is no doubt in my mind it works well, but if you're very hypersensitive like me to medications, this one will knock you out. Meaning it's fighting the infection and doing its job, but it can be a very uncomfortable experience. When you have a severe internal infection and take medication like this, your body goes into overdrive helping the medicine work. I took only a quarter of a 150 mg tablet to let my body know what's happening, and wow, did just that make me so dizzy and just lay in bed like woah. But 12 hours later, took all the rest in small increments, and I'm all better, and it worked!"

• Anonymous
• August 5, 2010

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I took Diflucan at the same time I was taking Metformin for high blood sugar. I had terrible side effects. Among them, redness and burning in my face, terrible joint pains, especially in my knees, vomiting, diarrhea, and upset stomach."

• Anonymous
• February 2, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I had an ongoing vaginal yeast infection for about 6 weeks. I tried 7-day Monistat, and it provided a few days of relief, and then it was right back and even worse. So I did another 7-day round, and by day 3, it was burning so bad to use it, so I just stopped. I gave in and went to the doctor, and he prescribed Diflucan, one dose, and I took that, had no relief until the third night. Felt totally normal for almost 48 hours, and then the symptoms came right back and are even worse now. Hoping that, even though it's my 5th day into treatment, it will be gone by day 7. Maybe I will just need another dose, but as of right now, I'm not happy with Diflucan."

• Sta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I'm on Diflucan for 6 months! One once a week. I've also changed my diet. No sugary foods, no peanuts, no potatoes, no corn, no yeast products. Stay away from bread! The best way to cure yeast is naturally with probiotics, yogurt, and eating yeast free. I know it's hard, but it has to be worth it. When I started taking Diflucan, I started this diet as well. Diflucan barely helped until I changed my diet and took probiotics with cranberry pills also."

• bla...
• January 5, 2011

For Candidemia "I recently found out that I'm allergic to fluconazole. I have been taking this medication for years with no side effects, but within the last year, every time I take it, my lip swells and feels like ants or needles are in it. Then my lip will get like a cold sore on it, and after it heals, it remains black."

• Nib...
• January 30, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I have taken Diflucan a couple of times in my life, but at the age of 38, I had surgery on my eye, and my doctor had me take Diflucan the day before surgery. The next morning, I had welts on my face, my lips were swollen, and they almost canceled the surgery. I took it again a couple of weeks later, and the same thing happened again: welts in the exact same place, lips swollen, except this time it took longer to go away, and I could barely breathe. This sounds like an allergic reaction, so I should never take it again."

• Ano...
• September 29, 2009

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I've had to use Diflucan for yeast infections several times. It always works wonders for me with no side effects! The bonus is that it's only one pill, and it works immediately. However, this last time I took it, I still felt a little 'off.' I still had some kind of bacterial infection. Now I'm on Flagyl."

• Ang...
• July 21, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "After taking Diflucan, I experienced blisters on both pinky fingers and toes, as well as the palms and bottoms of my feet. It was painful and uncomfortable, the side effects passed after a couple of days. However, the yeast cleared up instantly. I will NEVER use the product again."