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I have a yeast infection. i have a diflucan (fluconazole) pill left from september. is it ok to take this pill even though it was prescribed last year?

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Dr. Connie Anderson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Vaginitis: Check the date on the bottle or package to make sure it is not outdated.

Answered 7/17/2014

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I was prescribed 2 doses of 150mg fluconazole to treat a vaginal yeast infection (my second yeast infection this year). However, its only a mild infection, so is 1 pill effective enough or should I take both? If so, should I take every other day?

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Last Wednesday I went to the doctor and she confirmed that I had a vaginal yeast infection. She prescribed me fluconazole and assigned refills on it. My vaginal itchiness has not gone away. Am I allowed to take a second pill to help my symptoms?

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