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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Diflucan Oral.

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124 Total User Reviews

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Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
3/14/2013 3:28:17 PM

Reviewer: (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
I currently have a yeast infection that started over a week ago. My doctor prescribed me diflucan with one refill. After taking the first pill i only felt a small relief so i decided to take the second difulcan and it been 48 hours with zero relief. i almost think monistat works better!

Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
12/10/2012 7:54:57 PM

Reviewer:

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
Took this pill to treat a vaginal yeast infection. Terrible side effects- nausea, dry heaves, and a painful, cramping stomach for three days. Did not clear up infection :( Have to make return trip to doctor.

Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
12/7/2012 8:08:07 PM

Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 2

Comment:
I took this medicine after getting a yeast infection from the antibiotics I was on. The next day my condition worsened & i had excess yeast. I assumed it was cleaning out what was already in there. I got better the next day but then my condition worsened two days later. I've been prescribed it again. I don't think it fully cleared me up because I was on a 10 day dosage of antibiotics and had 5 ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
11/3/2012 6:34:49 PM

Reviewer: gapeach29, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
Took this as a single dose for a yeast infection and it didn't work. Maybe taking it over the course of a few days would help, but just one dose was ineffective for me.

Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
3/3/2012 4:11:15 PM

Reviewer: twink, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
When I take antibiodics, I always seem to get a yeast infection. It is wonderful to take a pill & not have to use messy creams. I think it's terrible trying to use the creams when you already very uncomfortable in that area. It has always worked for me.

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