I recently got diagnosed with a bad sinus infection and was prescribed a 10 day course of antibiotics. My Doctor told me that she was going to also prescribe me something for a yeast infection just in case. She said that if I started to feel itchy down there to take the fluconazole pill that she prescribed. I’m confused about exactly when to take the pill. I am actually starting to feel a little itchy down there but should I take the fluconazole pill while I’m still on the antibiotics?
Can you take fluconazole while taking antibiotics?
Question posted by mrstechbaker on 29 Jan 2021
Last updated on 17 August 2021 by Dolly5751
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3 Answers
Dolly5751
17 Aug 2021
Yes you can take it, I would space and not take them at the same time.
Windchimes123
30 Jan 2021
Hi mrstechbaker,
I think she was being proactive which is good.
Some antibiotics (most) disturb the natural flora in the vagina or mucous membranes (mouth, throat).
While trying to kill the infection, it also kills the good ones. This disrupts normal functioning but it's temporary.
She ordered the fluconazole in case you developed a yeast infection.
Yes, take it as directed. Read the patient education part because there are foods to avoid. Drink lots of fluids while taking antibiotics.
This is only my opinion so if anyone has a different slant, please correct me.
Be well, my friend.
:-)
mrstechbaker
30 Jan 2021
Thank you so much for your reply.
masso
29 Jan 2021
You do not mention which antibiotic therefor I can not run an interaction check.
Click on the link and follow the instructions:
mrstechbaker
30 Jan 2021
The antibiotic is Amoxicillin 875 mg
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