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A member asked:

Diflucan (fluconazole) for 2 weeks fr thrush following tonsillectomy. my stomach has bother me today and i have diarrhea. could the medicine be culprit.

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Yes: One of the possible side effects of that drug is diarrhea.

Answered 1/1/2014

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