How it works
If you have vaginal thrush, balanitis or oral thrush, your symptoms should be better within 7 days of taking fluconazole
Fluconazole typically takes about 6 days to completely leave your body after your last dose
If you are taking this medication for a long time you may need blood work
Fluconazole Brand names: Azocan, Diflucan, Canesten Thrush Oral Capsules
Talk to your provider about whether it's safe to drink alcohol while you're taking fluconazole (Diflucan)
Pediatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of fluconazole in children 6
If you drink regularly, alcohol can also prevent nutrients from feeding your immune system
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In contrast, heavy drinking should be avoided for a minimum of six hours after taking fluconazole
In summary, although there are no known interactions between fluconazole and alcohol, alcohol consumption can have negative effects on the immune system and worsen the side effects of the medication
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone
Children younger than 6 months of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor
If you are 65 or older, use Diflucan (fluconazole oral suspension) with care
Drinking alcohol after taking fluconazole should be safe
Alcohol and fluconazole have potential side effects on the liver, including liver damage
Combining the two can cause drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, stomach upset, and headaches
Common Diflucan side effects may include: nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, upset stomach; headache; dizziness; or
Fluconazole has a long half-life and single-dose therapy or once daily dosing is usually sufficient for most infections
How Long Should You Wait Between Taking Diflucan and Alcohol? It is generally recommended to wait at least 72 hours (3 days) after completing a course of Diflucan before consuming alcohol
If kidney function is normal, the half-life for fluconazole is anywhere from 20 to 50 hours with 30 hours considered to be average
Common side effects may include: This is not a complete list of side effects and others may Fluconazole is used to treat many infections caused by candida including: Your dose and how long you take it for depends on the kind of infection you have
In general, Diflucan starts working within 24-48 hours after taking the first dose
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Fluconazole keeps working for several days to treat the infection
How long can you not drink alcohol after taking Diflucan? 3 days: No alcohol for 3 days after completing your last dose of diflucan (fluconazole)