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A member asked:

Do i have to wait after taking diflucan (fluconazole) to have sex?

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: You might choose to wait until the yeast infection resolves, but taking Diflucan (fluconazole) for a yeast infection does not cause a problem with sex. If the yeast infection symptoms are very severe, then i suggest you wait until the discharge itching and pain are gone.

Dr Rao agreed

Answered 9/27/2014

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