Fluconazole for Vaginal Yeast Infection User Reviews (Page 5)

• Lav...
• February 13, 2017

Fluconazole "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

Fluconazole "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

Fluconazole "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

Fluconazole "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

Fluconazole "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."

• Ano...
• January 22, 2017

"Over the counter (Monistat and generics) makes my symptoms 10X worse and does nothing for me. Fluconazole takes care of it every time, with ZERO side effects for me. If I take it on an empty stomach, symptoms significantly reduce within an hour. I always do a second dose three days later, even if it appears to be gone, to be extra sure. For ladies wanting to go a natural route that is also VERY effective, tea tree oil suppositories. They are just messier, and you will smell like tea tree oil a little :) but I don't mind the smell. I always keep that on hand as well. You can find those for good prices on Amazon. They are also just good to do once a week or whenever for maintenance if you suffer chronic infections."

• Fem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2019

"I had a severe bladder infection and a yeast infection at the same time. It was so bad I couldn’t walk, the burning and the pain were unbearable. The doctor prescribed me antibiotics for the UTI and I took Monistat for the yeast infection, but the swelling was so bad I couldn’t even sit. Finally, I called my doctor in bed for Diflucan, and within one hour of taking it, everything started to settle down."

• Ano...
• June 14, 2015

Fluconazole "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."

• Ell...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 6, 2015

"I have many, many medication allergies and extremely sensitive skin. With any antibiotic therapy, I always end up with a yeast infection. :( I take Diflucan 150 mg by mouth for 7 days - it's just the regimen that works for me. I've tried it on many different schedules. I also mix cold water and 7 drops of tea tree oil in a peri bottle and rinse the area several times daily. Tea tree oil is a natural antibacterial, and the oil soothes the skin. Imperative the water is cold, as warm or hot will cause increased itching and irritation. Make sure you dry the area very well by blotting only or use a hair dryer on the cool setting. I always take the RX before bed to sleep through any side effects!"

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

Fluconazole "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

Fluconazole "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!"

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2020

"I was told by the doctor I had a yeast infection, so they prescribed me the one dose Diflucan and the cream. I took the Diflucan almost 48 hours ago, and symptoms got worse - intense and unbearable stabbing pain in my vay jay whenever I walk, laugh, and go to urinate, and it’s gotten to the point where I’ve had to call in sick for work as I can’t move around properly! I heard that the pain means your infection is leaving the body, so I’m giving it a few more days, and in the meantime, I’m too scared to use the gel as I heard from too many people it causes burning, and I just can’t live with any more pain!"

• tas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2020

"I was prescribed this medication after getting a yeast infection while treating a horrible UTI with antibiotics. I wanted to wait before treating it as I didn’t want to take this pill with my antibiotics and really mess up my stomach, but after two days, I caved. I took this pill last night, and this morning, I already feel quite a bit better. The only side effect I’ve noticed, and a side effect I haven’t seen anyone mention, is an insane change in my sense of taste. I went for a sip of my coffee this morning, and it tasted like I was chewing on raw grounds no matter how much I sweetened it. Then I got curious and started trying other things, and they all tasted bitter and bland: tomatoes, milk, bread, etc. Other than a change in taste, I’ve had no other symptoms!"

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

Fluconazole "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.'"

• 21f...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2016

"Had a very mild infection for about a week (caused by antibiotics) that suddenly erupted into the most agonizing experience I've ever had. Severe itching and burning, red bumps all over the place. I tried treating it with OTC medicine (Monistat as well as generic miconazole nitrate), which helped with the itching but did nothing for the rash. Finally got ahold of my doctor, she called in a diflucan prescription, which I took yesterday on my lunch break at work (with a meal). By the time I was leaving, I felt like a new person. No itching, no burning, just relief. Haven't experienced any side effects since then and feel completely better."

• Lrr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 27, 2016

"So I got my first yeast infection a year ago. I took a single dose of fluconazole, and it went away. A few weeks later, I started to feel the symptoms again, but my doctors said they didn't see anything. Well, I fell asleep with a tampon in, and it turned into a full-blown infection. They prescribed terconazole, and it went away. A few months later, I got another one and nothing would fix it. Miconazole, clotrimazole, fluconazole. Nothing. They prescribed boric acid suppositories, and that worked temporarily, but it kept coming back a few days after I finished the treatment. Finally, I went to a specialist, and they prescribed fluconazole 200 mg to take twice per week. Happy to say that after 6 months, my infection is gone."

• Edy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2012

"Was prescribed 2 doses of this pill. After taking the first dose, I had some nausea, which subsided after 20 minutes, then I was all sweaty and cold. After taking the second dose, my stomach was cramping horribly, I was drowsy and had nausea. I have never experienced any side effects before, so it was pretty scary."

• Anonymous
• March 30, 2009

Fluconazole "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

Fluconazole "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

Fluconazole "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

Fluconazole "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."

• Lau...
• December 28, 2016

"Unfortunately, since being on contraceptives, I have gotten a lot of thrush and yeast infections. For me, creams don't work, and pessaries can leave me feeling quite painful. But the fluconazole tablet has always worked for me! No side effects, and usually I will see the difference within a few hours, and it's completely gone within a day or two. Brilliant stuff."

• Jay...
• July 3, 2015

"I get recurrent urine infections as I can't empty my bladder fully, so I often need to go on antibiotics for this, and I always used to end up needing fluconazole, which always works better than creams or pessaries for me. I have found that taking OTC probiotic tablets has helped stave off the antibiotic-related thrush infections, and I think prevention is a good way to manage this. I also avoid taking the probiotic drinks because they seem to contain a lot of sugar, which just makes the thrush worse."

• im...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2016

"So I took this Saturday. Had to wait 5 days for the second dose. During the 5 days, symptoms were mild. Irritated more when I peed and wiped. Today is the 5th day I took the 2nd pill this morning. All symptoms cleared."

• JP ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 12, 2016

"This is a wonder drug. The first time I had a yeast infection, it lasted for months, with unbearable itching, blisters, and bleeding. Because there was no discharge, I didn't think it was a yeast infection, and because I had been previously diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, I thought this constant pain and misery was just how my life would always be from then on. When I went to see my gyn, she said it didn't look like a yeast infection, but said we should do a test anyway. Lo and behold, it was a YI. My doc gave me fluconazole, and one pill fixed everything. Since then, any time I get YI symptoms (unfortunately often because I have to take regular antibiotics), I take this, and it's always worked. It's also cheaper than OTC!"