A 28-year-old female asked:
is fluconazole use for a vaginal yeast infection?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 12 years experience
Yes: Fluconazole is an anti-fungal treatment. It treats vaginal yeast infections, which are caused by candida species (yeast).
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Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 30 years experience
Fluconazole=Diflucan: There are many anti-yeast/anti-fungal cream options available w/o prescription for vaginal yeast infections. Fluconazole is a prescription one time pill for infection.
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Dr. Brian Parkanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Yes: Yes, Fluconazole is an effective oral, one dose treatment for vaginal yeast infections.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
How long does fluconazole (diflucan) take to cure a vaginal yeast infection?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 48 years experience
1-3 days: 1 to 3 days is usually all that is needed taking the 200mg tablet.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
TX
A 27-year-old female asked:
If on diflucan (fluconazole) for a vaginal yeast infection, how soon can I have intercourse?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
See below: Whenever you feel up to it as far as symptoms go.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
NY
A 25-year-old female asked:
How much diflucan (fluconazole) dosage and duration do I need to take to treat a severe/complicated vaginal yeast infection?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Per Freitaganswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
One dose is OK: Vaginal candidiasis: The recommended dosage of DIFLUCAN (fluconazole) for vaginal candidiasis is 150 mg as a single oral dose.
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Dennis Higginbotham commented
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
One dose of Diflucan works about 75% of the time. To get a cure rate of about 98% you will need to take the medication every other days for 3 doses.
Aug 4, 2014
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