Comparing Fluconazole vs Monistat 7
| Fluconazole | Monistat 7 |
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| Fluconazole | Monistat 7 (miconazole) |
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Prescription only
Fluconazole is an effective antifungal agent that may be used to treat certain fungal or yeast infections. Side effects include headache, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, and... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Vaginal Yeast Infection. Monistat 7 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Vaginal Yeast Infection
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| More about Fluconazole | More about Monistat 7 (miconazole) | ||||||||
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Fluconazole has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 528 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Monistat 7 has an average rating of 3.7 out of 10 from a total of 750 ratings on Drugs.com. 20% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 60% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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See also: fluconazole side effects in more detail. |
See also: Monistat 7 side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
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| Diflucan | Other miconazole brands include: Absorbine Antifungal Foot Powder, Aloe Vesta, Aloe Vesta 2 in 1 Antifungal, Azolen, Baza Antifungal, Breezee Mist Antifungal, Critic-Aid Clear AF, Cruex Prescription Strength, DermaFungal, Dermagran AF, Desenex AF, Desenex Antifungal Atheletes Foot Spray Liquid, Desenex Antifungal Foot Cream, Desenex Antifungal Liquid Spray, Desenex Jock Itch, Desenex Prescription Strength, Fungoid, Fungoid Kit, Lotrimin AF Athlete's Foot Powder, Lotrimin AF Athlete's Foot Powder Spray, Lotrimin AF Athlete's Foot Spray, Lotrimin AF Deodorant Powder Spray, Lotrimin AF Jock Itch Powder Spray, M-Zole 3, Micaderm, Micatin, Micon 7, Micro-Guard, Miranel AF, Mitrazol, Monistat, Monistat 1 Combination Pack, Monistat 3, Monistat-Derm, NuZole, Ony-Clear, Remedy Antifungal with Olivamine, Secura Antifungal Extra Thick, Soothe & Cool Inzo, Tetterine, Triple Paste AF, Vagistat-3, Zeasorb-AF, Zeasorb-AF Drying Gel, Zeasorb-AF Jock Itch View more | ||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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50 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Single 150 Mg Tablet Use For Vaginal Candidiasis
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
All Indications (excluding Single 150 Mg Tablet Use For Vaginal Candidiasis) See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 566 drugs are known to interact with fluconazole:
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A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with Monistat 7:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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January 29, 1990 |
January 30, 1974 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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