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I have 100 mg diflucan (fluconazole) prescription that expired 5 years ago...is it advisable to try to take it now?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I wouldn't: That is way past the expiration date.

Answered 6/8/2013

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Why isn't diflucan (fluconazole) over-the-counter ? Why are some medication OTC and some precription only ? What goes into fda making a decision to go OTC ?

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