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How long do the side effects of diflucan (fluconazole) last? lost my apetite from the 200 mg pill and am a bit dizzy. how long will it last?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Diflucan (fluconazole): The medication's peak effect is 1-2 hours. The elimination 1/2 life if you are otherwise a normal adult is 20-50 hours. Then you should start feeling better if related to the medication. All the best.

Answered 1/11/2020

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