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I'm taking fluconazole for 7 days 100mg for skin yeast infection. but my neck and arms are itchy since my 5th dose. shld i finish it? last dose today

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

No: This sounds as if you may be having an allergic reaction and should not take any more medication until you go back and see the doctor.

Answered 2/14/2014

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A member asked:

I'm taking fluconazole for 7 days 100mg for skin yeast infection. but my neck and arms are itchy since my 5th dose. shld i finish it? last dose today

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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