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Hello... fluconazole seems to be less effective every time i use it. my doctor keeps uping my dosage. is there a better/stronger alternative?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Try nystatin?: Presumably you are being treated with fluconazole orally for vaginal yeast infections. Most are caused by Candida albicans, but about 10-15% are C. glabrata, which often is resistant to fluconazole and other "azole" drugs. Ask your doctor to first confirm that yeast is indeed the cause of your symptoms; and if so, to consider an alternate treatment, such as nystatin vaginally. Good luck!

Answered 5/16/2015

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Fluconazole: What is the condition for which this medication was prescribed?. Sometimes the dose has to be increased or another course of this medication has to be given for complete effect. Certain factors may affect its absorption or with generic brands it's bioavailability or strength may vary. Fluconazole,to a certain degree, when used as vaginal suppository, depends on the presence of normal vaginal secre

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Fluconazole: there may be alternatives, in the azole group of antifungals that Fluconazole belongs to, but the question is what are you being treated for and are there any cultures available/feasible

Answered 5/8/2016

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