Diflucan Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • headache
  • nausea

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • inflammation of the skin due to an allergy
  • itching
  • a skin rash

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • indigestion
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • decreased appetite
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • intense abdominal pain

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • decreased function of the adrenal gland
  • low amount of potassium in the blood
  • decreased blood platelets
  • very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell
  • low levels of white blood cells
  • low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
  • torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm
  • prolonged QT interval on EKG
  • acute liver failure
  • inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
  • blockage of normal bile flow
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • skin rash with sloughing
  • seizures
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice
  • a type of skin disorder called acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
  • a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • high cholesterol
  • high amount of triglyceride in the blood
  • hair loss
  • muscle pain
  • difficulty sleeping
  • fever
  • low energy
  • excessive sweating
  • muscle tremors
  • taste impairment
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • generalized weakness
  • a feeling of general discomfort called malaise
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