Question 1

i am taking the single 150mg dose of fluconazole tonight for a yeast infection. 
when is it safe to consume alcohol again and will the fluconazole affect my birth control pill, ashlyna?

Accepted Answer

Fluconazole: Fluconazole can be mixed with alcohol; no need to avoid drinking. And it will have no effect on birth control. (It's often said that antibiotics make low dose hormonal contraceptions ineffective. It's an urban myth:  extremely rare if ever, with any antibiotic.

Question 2

i will be taking 150 mg single dose of fluconazole monday for a yeast infection. when is it safe to consume alcohol again (3 days ok)? will this medication affect the birth control pill, ashlyna?

Accepted Answer

Medications: There is no interaction between Ashylna and fluconazole. Alcohol (ethanol)  is the toxic waste product of a fungus and toxic to our bodies. It has addictive qualities. I recommend that my patient avoid alcohol.

Question 3

when can i consume alcohol after completing a 2 pill dose, 150mg each of fluconazole treatment regimen for a yeast infection? 
i want told 24 hours.

Accepted Answer

May be acceptable: The half life is about 30 hours so technically you should wait 2 1/2 days for the drug to be completely metabolized. The main issue is the potential for liver disease with both Fluconazole and alcohol. It depends on how many you take, how much alcohol you usually drink and if there is preexisting liver disease. If you are concerned, wait 2-3 days.

Question 4

can an impaired esophagus cause candida esophagitis or can candida esophagitis cause an impaired esophagus? or are they unrelated to each other? thank you in advance?

Accepted Answer

: It depends on what you mean by impaired. If you mean a motility disorder, the 2 are not related. But, candida esophagitis can lead to ulcerations. It also causes painful swallowing, difficulty swallowing and chest discomfort. Those are the main symptoms/complications of candida esophagitis. If you have this, see a GI doctor for treatment. Good luck to you!

Question 5

hoe fast does fluconazole cure male candida?

Accepted Answer

Blocks important enz: Fluconazole blocks the function of a particular enzyme essential for the organism (candida in this case) to make steroids that are important for the integrity of its membranes. In short, it just doesn't let the fungus live. This therapy can take as much as 4 to 6 weeks, depending on your particular infection.

Question 6

can you use diflucan (fluconazole) iv for candida?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, Diflucan (fluconazole) is used to treat yeast infections.

Question 7

i was treated with 150 mg fluconazole one a day for 5 days, when should i retest for candida?

Accepted Answer

Don't need: You may need to be checked again if your symptoms persist.Usually 5 days of Fluconazole should treat most candida infections, unless it's non responsive or you had something else.

Question 8

i am taking fluconazole 400mg/day for my systemic candida. i there health dangers with the drug at that dose for 6 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Fluconazole use: Yes - you definitely need to be monitored if you are on long term anti fungal therapy - especially at a 'high dose' as you are on. I recommend at least weekly chemistry tests (checking the kidneys) and LIVER TESTS (checking the liver functions). Fluconazole can inflame the liver - and your doctor should be helping keep track of these things. Also, I recommend you see an ID doc if you have Candida

Question 9

i've prescribed fluconazole 400 mg/day(1st week) and 200mg/d (3 w.) and later 400mg/d twice a week (candida).i feel bad due this drug. is it ok dose?

Accepted Answer

Fluconazole: This is a complex issue.  The dosage will depend upon what is being treated.  The drug also has numerous side-effects and interactions with other medications you may be receiving.  You would be best to discuss this with the doctor who prescribed it and find out what they are doing.

Question 10

how can you treat esophagitis caused by candida albicans?

Accepted Answer

Fluconazole: With Fluconazole (diflucan).

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I am taking the single 150mg dose of fluconazole tonight for a yeast infection. when is it safe to consume alcohol again and will the fluconazole affect my birth control pill, ashlyna?

A member asked:

I will be taking 150 mg single dose of fluconazole monday for a yeast infection. when is it safe to consume alcohol again (3 days ok)? will this medication affect the birth control pill, ashlyna?

A member asked:

When can i consume alcohol after completing a 2 pill dose, 150mg each of fluconazole treatment regimen for a yeast infection? i want told 24 hours.

A member asked:

Can an impaired esophagus cause candida esophagitis or can candida esophagitis cause an impaired esophagus? or are they unrelated to each other? thank you in advance?

A member asked:

Hoe fast does fluconazole cure male candida?

A member asked:

Can you use diflucan (fluconazole) iv for candida?

A member asked:

I was treated with 150 mg fluconazole one a day for 5 days, when should i retest for candida?

A member asked:

I am taking fluconazole 400mg/day for my systemic candida. i there health dangers with the drug at that dose for 6 weeks?

A member asked:

I've prescribed fluconazole 400 mg/day(1st week) and 200mg/d (3 w.) and later 400mg/d twice a week (candida).i feel bad due this drug. is it ok dose?

A member asked:

How can you treat esophagitis caused by candida albicans?

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