How should Fluconazole (Diflucan) taken?
Fluconazole (Diflucan) comes in a capsule or tablet form. It is usually taken once a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take fluconazole exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take fluconazole even if you feel well. Do not stop taking fluconazole without talking to your doctor. Precautions Before taking fluconazole: • Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to fluconazole or any other drugs. • tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially anticoagulants (‘blood thinners’) such as warfarin (Coumadin), antiviral agents such as zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT), astemizole (Hismanal), asthma medication, cisapride (Propulsid), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), didanosine (DDI), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), medications for stomach problems s
