This medicine is an azole antifungal used to treat or prevent certain fungal infections. It may also be used in some patients to prevent certain fungal infections after bone marrow transplant or to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking certain medicine for migraine headaches (such as eletriptan or almotriptan), astemizole, terfenadine, cisapride, erythromycin, or pimozide. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking eplerenone, "blood thinners" (such as warfarin), certain medicines for anxiety or sleep (such as alprazolam, triazolam, or midazolam), certain medicine for seizures (such as carbamazepine or phenytoin), corticosteroids (such as prednisone), ergot alkaloids (such as ergotamine or ergonovine), certain cholesterol medicine (such as lovastatin, simvastatin, or atorvastatin), immunosuppressant medicine (such as tacrolimus or cyclosporine), medicine for diabetes (such as repaglinide, glyburide, glipizide, or tolbutamide), narcotic pain medicine (such as codeine or methadone), tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline or imipramine), quinolone antibiotics (such as levofloxacin or gatifloxacin), certain blood pressure medicines (such as nifedipine or losartan), certain "water pills" (such as hydrochlorothiazide), certain bladder medicine (such as darifenacin), certain medicine for your stomach (such as omeprazole or lansoprazole), amphotericin B, buspirone, birth control pills, celecoxib, cimetidine, imatinib, rifampin, rifabutin, sibutramine, theophylline or aminophylline, tretinoin, or zidovudine. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including a history of any heart problems, irregular heartbeat (such as QT prolongation), electrolyte problems, kidney or liver problems, cancer, HIV infection, diabetes, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.

Diflucan Side Effects:

SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include headache, mild stomach upset or nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, taste changes, and dizziness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience swelling of your hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; difficulty swallowing or breathing; hoarseness; seizures; irregular heartbeat; unusual or severe stomach pain; yellowing of your eyes or skin; dark urine; sore throat; fever; or unusual tiredness. An allergic reaction to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.