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kelanor
I just got a prescription for diflucan...but didn't think to ask my gp about side effects before I left the office.

So of course I just googled it. No real side effects (yay). But a warning about possible interactions with short acting benzodiazepines.

I'm really tired right now and the warning didn't make much sense... It was kind of a word, word, benzo, diflucan, word, more words, interaction, some really big words, possible dr. supervision needed, some more words, type of thing.

If anyone could help me out with this, I'd really appreciate it.

Just remember to speak slowly, and try and keep to a 3 syllable max.

Thanks.
AirMarshall
You got my attention, so I ran a number of checks. Using the med checkers at www.drugs.com and www.aidsmeds.org, I can NOT find any interaction listed for Diflucan and Ativan (or any other Benzos or Psych meds). Below is the patient information for Diflucan.

- Sometimes it seems like the pill rollers slap random stickers on my bottles. I strongly urge you to call your pharmacist to clarify the discrepancy.


a.m.


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Do not take Diflucan if you take certain medicines. They can cause serious problems.

Therefore, tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including:


• diabetes medicines you take by mouth such as glyburide, tolbutamide, glipizide

• blood thinners such as warfarin

• cyclosporine (used to prevent rejection of organ transplants)

• rifampin or rifabutin (used for tuberculosis)

• astemizole (used for allergies)

• tacrolimus (used to prevent rejection of organ transplants)

• phenytoin (used for seizures)

• theophylline (used for asthma)

• cisapride (Propulsid; used for stomach acid problems)

Since there are many brand names for these medicines, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• are taking any over-the-counter medicines you can buy without a prescription, including natural or herbal remedies

• have any liver problems.

• have any other medical conditions

• are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or think you might be pregnant. Your doctor will discuss whether DIFLUCAN is right for you.

• are breast-feeding. DIFLUCAN can pass through breast milk to the baby.

• are allergic to any other medicines including those used to treat yeast and other fungal infections.

• are allergic to any of the ingredients in DIFLUCAN. The main ingredient of DIFLUCAN is fluconazole. If you need to know the inactive ingredients, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Who Should Not Take DIFLUCAN?

To avoid a possible serious reaction, do NOT take DIFLUCAN if you are taking cisapride (Propulsid) since it can cause changes in heartbeat in some people if taken with DIFLUCAN
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