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Can antifungal drugs such as diflucan (fluconazole) cause another yeast infection?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Diflucan (fluconazole) is used to treat yeast infections - it should not cause a yeast infection.

Answered 6/25/2014

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