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I have had oral thrush for a month now from a discontinued oral inhaler. i'm almost done with my second round of diflucan and no relief. my mouth is very dry , metallic, and my tongue and lips burn and tingle. any suggestions of help, its just awful?

Q: i have had oral thrush for a month now from a discontinued oral inhaler. i'm almost done with my second round of diflucan and no relief. my mouth is very dry , metallic, and my tongue and lips burn and tingle. any suggestions of help, its just awful?

: Some yeast infections (thrush) are resistant to fluconazole (Diflucan®) and all "azole" drugs. Lack of cure with fluconazole also suggests that this might be a problem other than thrush. Discuss with the doctor treating you.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Some yeast infections (thrush) are resistant to fluconazole (Diflucan®) and all "azole" drugs. Lack of cure with fluconazole also suggests that this might be a problem other than thrush. Discuss with the doctor treating you.

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Answered 7/25/2021

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A member asked:

I have had oral thrush for a month now from a discontinued oral inhaler. i'm almost done with my second round of diflucan and no relief. my mouth is very dry , metallic, and my tongue and lips burn and tingle. any suggestions of help, its just awful?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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