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A member asked:

Was prescribed diflucan (fluconazole) 100mg for external vaginal yeast infection to take for 4 days in a row? i read it's very hard on liver..is this safe?!

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It is ok : 100 mg daily for 3 days should be safe, unless you have an underline problem or sensitivity to this medication.

Dr Chuu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/5/2018

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