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Is it actually ok for me to take diflucan (fluconazole) with alcohol?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Avoid this: Is is reported that use of Diflucan (fluconazole) & alcohol together can lead to what is termed a “disulfiram effect". In short, this can make you feel quite ill.

Answered 10/6/2017

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