Diflucan (Fluconazole)

Diflucan was officially approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections in 1994. Since then, Diflucan has been prescribed more than 36 million times — making it the #1 doctor-prescribed treatment for vaginal yeast infections and confirming that it’s a treatment that doctors and healthcare professionals believe in.

In a study conducted among 21 women using oral contraceptives and Diflucan, Diflucan was found to slightly raise the levels of the key component (ethinyl estradiol) in many oral contraceptives, which makes them effective against getting pregnant. In addition, only 3 of the 21 patients experienced slight decreases in the levels of the other key component (norethindrone). This suggests Diflucan does not compromise the effectiveness of oral contraceptives at doses used to treat vaginal yeast infections.

The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare professional. All decisions regarding patient care must be made by a healthcare professional, considering the unique characteristics of each patient.

To get the fastest possible relief from your symptoms, take Diflucan as soon as you pick up the prescription. The tablet should be taken by mouth and swallowed. It’s a single treatment that can be taken any time, day or night, with or without food, anywhere.

The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare professional. All decisions regarding patient care must be made by a healthcare professional, considering the unique characteristics of each patient.

Although Diflucan is taken orally, Diflucan penetrates deep into the vaginal tissue for up to 3 days to fight the infection. Once you take it, you will probably feel the onset of symptom relief within 24 hours (range: 1 hour to 9 days). For some women, it may take longer than 24 hours for symptom relief to begin. You should call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within 3 to 5 days.

Diflucan has a well-established safety record. In a study of 448 women who took a single dose of Diflucan, the side effects experienced were mild to moderate, the most common being headache (13%), nausea (7%), and abdominal pain (6%). With Diflucan, there is an increased risk of side effects compared with creams, so you should talk to your doctor.

To find out more about Diflucan, please see our product information. No matter what type of treatment you use for a vaginal yeast infection, make sure to tell your doctor or other healthcare professional about any side effects you experience.

Diflucan is as effective as Monistat® 7 — and it’s 1 pill, 1 time, and no mess. Even though Diflucan is taken orally, Diflucan can penetrate deep into the vaginal tissue. Once you take it, you will probably feel the onset of symptom relief within 24 hours (range: 1 hour to 9 days). However, Diflucan will remain in the vaginal tissue for up to 3 days to fight the infection. For some women, it may take longer than 24 hours for symptom relief to begin and may take as long as 9 days. You should call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within 3 to 5 days.

A survey conducted of women who tried both Diflucan and vaginally inserted treatments showed that 9 out of 10 (n=120/134) preferred Diflucan. And since Diflucan was approved for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections, it’s been prescribed more than 36 million times. Diflucan is the #1 doctor-prescribed yeast infection medication. So when your doctor prescribes Diflucan, you can feel confident that you are getting a treatment they believe in.

It’s not known why some women get vaginal yeast infections, and others don’t. Certain risk factors — which may include taking antibiotics, using oral contraceptives, and having uncontrolled diabetes — may contribute to creating an imbalance in the vaginal environment. When that happens, there can be an overgrowth of Candida. This yeast is usually a harmless part of the vaginal environment. The overgrowth of Candida can lead to a vaginal yeast infection.

Quite a few medications are available to treat yeast infections, including creams and suppositories that don’t require a prescription. Many of these treatments should be used at bedtime and for multiple days.

Diflucan is the only oral medication approved to treat yeast infections — it is 1 pill, 1 time. Diflucan has been proven to be as effective as 7 days of Monistat 7.

With Diflucan, you should notice some relief of your symptoms within 24 hours (range: 1 hour to 9 days). For some women, it may take longer than 24 hours for symptom relief to begin and may take as many as 9 days. Call your doctor or other healthcare professional if your symptoms have not improved within 3 to 5 days.

Once you take Diflucan, it will begin to work and will continue to work over the next several days. You will probably notice some relief of your symptoms within 24 hours (range: 1 hour to 9 days). For some women, it may take longer than 24 hours for symptom relief to begin and may take as many as 9 days. Call your doctor or other healthcare professional if your symptoms have not improved within 3 to 5 days.

Probably not. Diflucan is accepted by 97% of managed care formularies nationwide. Even if your insurance plan does not cover Diflucan, it may be competitively priced with cream treatments, so ask your pharmacist.

Although Diflucan is taken orally, Diflucan penetrates deep into the vaginal tissue for up to 3 days to fight the infection. Once you take it, you will probably feel the onset of symptom relief within 24 hours (range: 1 hour to 9 days). For some women, it may take longer than 24 hours for symptom relief to begin. You should call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within 3 to 5 days.