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I am taking a single, 150mg dose of fluconazole tonight. how long will this medication stay in my system?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Few hours: The medication works within 24 hours. It kills the overgrowth of yeast. The good bacteria have to re grow. This takes some time. Within a week the bacteria usually are back in balance.

Answered 4/27/2021

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