I was prescribed fluconazole for a yeast infection. I haven't had a yeast infection in many years Can a?

single dose (one pill) really cure it..I thought they used internal creams like monistat..

I was given one refill..am I supposed to take this. If so, when. I was told nothing by the doctor as could not reach the nurse and the front desk checked and said that was why she was calling me and called the prescription in..but noone told me anything.

I did not have any symptoms of a yeast infection (discharge, itching) so how will I know when it is gone or if this one dose is effective..it was detected apparently when they did a pap smear.

Also if someone had systemic candidiasis, would this get rid of it.

Also what side effects might I expect..I got diarrhea soon after taking..is it likely from that and since it is in my blood for several days, will I continue to have this diarrhea several days.

Fluconozole works better and more quickly for a lot of women without the mess of creams. You take the first pill now and the second one in four days. Its very common for a pap to show yeast or bacterial vaginosis (BV) even if you are not having symptoms. However, that being said, if you are not having any symptoms it's your choice to take the meds. You can hold on to them in case you do start to show symptoms. I've never heard a patient complain of side effects from fluconozole, and I've take it without any side effects, but you can read the literature that came along with it or ask your pharmasist or doctor about possible side effects.

the 'diflucan' pill works very well, and yes if you have a bad yeast infection, they give you refills. i was on augmentin for a bad infection and it gave me a super yeast infection! i had to be on it for 5 weeks!!! I normally don't have anything wrong with me when i get a y.i. but i just know i do, and get the dr . to give me the pill, much better than a cream.

i can't help with the second one, but good luck!

i got no side effects from this.