Diflucan (fluconazole) is the brand name of a prescription antifungal antibiotic medication. According to Drugs.com, it is used to treat fungal infections of any part of the body including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, genitals and blood. It can also be used as a preventative medicine in individuals with weakened immune systems from cancer treatment or AIDS. As with any medication, Diflucan has the potential for side effects.
Signs of Allergy
According to Drugs.com, some individuals may be allergic to fluconazole or the inactive ingredients in Diflucan. An allergic reaction can be serious, even fatal, if it is not attended to by a medical professional. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include hives, breathing difficulties and facial swelling. Discontinue the medication and contact your doctor as soon as possible if any of these symptoms occur.
Less Serious Side Effects
Some side effects may occur frequently with the use of Diflucan. These side effects are considered to be relatively harmless: headache, dizziness, skin rash, itchy skin, mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach or an unusual taste in the mouth. If these symptoms become worrisome or overly abundant, report them to your doctor.
Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects of taking Diflucan are generally rare, according to RxList.com. These include severe nausea, stomach pain, mild fever, change in appetite, darkened urine, clay-colored stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes, body aches or flu-like symptoms. Some individuals may experience external changes in the skin that make it easier to develop a bruise or puncture the skin. Other serious side effects include severe blistering, peeling and red skin rash or seizure, according to Drugs.com. In rare instances, seizures and unusual weakness have been reported, according to RxList.com. Any of these serious side effects are uncommon and should be reported to a medical professional immediately.
Other Effects
An overdose on Diflucan can lead to hallucinations and paranoid behavior, according to RxList.com. The amount of overdose that resulted in this type of effect was extremely high. Accidental overdose, by taking the medication too frequently in one day, may result in salivation or urinary incontinence.
Contraindications refer to reasons not to prescribe Diflucan. According to RxList.com, the only reason patients should not be given this medication is in the event of a known allergy to fluconazole or other azole antifungal medications.
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