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A 26-year-old female asked:
I had a yeast infection n had sex with my partner now he has the same symptoms he took 3pills of 150g diflucan (fluconazole) hw long does it take to work?
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Dr. Kathleen Handsanswered
Endocrinology 69 years experience
Diflucan (fluconazole) : one dose for diflucan (fluconazole) is usually sufficient. If not eradicated after 2doses there is a resistant strain or wrong diagnosis. Results are usually seen within 3 days!
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I've took 6 doses of diflucan (fluconazole) for about 11 days for a yeast infection all symptoms are gone besides discharge is that normal?
Dr. Richard Williamsanswered
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Not sure of question: If you took the drug and your condition is gone, what is your question? I am guessing that 6 does over 11 days is not quite what you were supposed to ... Read More
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