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Drug Interactions
When you are taking Diflucan, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:
- Terfenadine (e.g., Seldane)¡XThese medicines should
not be taken with fluconazole, itraconazole, or ketoconazole; these Diflucan may increase the chance of serious side effects of astemizole or terfenadine
- Atorvastatin (e.g., Lipitor) or
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Cerivastatin (e.g., Baycol) or
- Lovastatin (e.g., Mevacor) or
- Simvastatin (e.g., Zocor)¡XUse of these drugs with itraconazole or ketoconazole since increased levels of these drugs can cau
e serious muscular disorders.
- Busulfan (e.g., Myleran) or
- Docetaxel (e.g., Taxotere) or
- Vinblastine (e.g., Velban) or
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Proper Use of This Medicine
Fluconazole comes as a tablet and liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any
part you do not understand. Take fluconazole exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the liquid well before each use to
mix the medication evenly.
Continue to take fluconazole even if you feel well. Do not stop taking fluconazole without talking to your doctor.
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Overdose
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical treatment immediately.
Symptoms of Diflucan overdose may include:
- Hallucinations
, paranoia
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What side effects can this medication cause?
For women taking a single dose to treat vaginal infection, the most common side effects are abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, and nausea; changes in taste, dizziness, and indigestion may occur less
often.
Less common side effects may include:
- Abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, skin rash, vomiting
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What special precautions should I follow?
If you are taking antacids, cimetidine (e.g., Tagamet), famotidine (e.g., Pepcid), nizatidine (e.g., Axid), omeprazole (e.g., Prilosec), or ranitidine (e.g., Zantac) while you are taking itraconazole
or ketoconazole, take the other medicine at least 2 hours after you take itraconazole or ketoconazole . If you take these medicines at the same time that you take itraconazole or ketoconazole, they wi
ll keep your antifungal medicine from working properly.
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Why is this drug prescribed?
Diflucan are used to treat serious fungus infections that may occur in different parts of the body. These medicines may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor
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