Difulcan & Fluconazole
in Fighting Candida

Diflucan is an anti-fungal drug used in the prevention of superficial and systemic fungal infections. Technically it is derived from the drug Fluconazole but it's commonly marketed under the names Diflucan (pronounced die-flu-caan) or Trican.

Although Diflucan kills many microorganisms, in this case it is specifically targeted towards Candida yeast. Following oral dosing, usually as a pill, the drug is absorbed by the body within a couple of hours. Generally expect a dose of 150-300mg. However, for severe systemic yeast infection, doses will be higher.

Always ask your doctor for instructions on how to take Diflucan. Most patients are instructed that they can take it day or night with or without meals. I always like to eat a light snack just to know my stomach is coated with something. But when I do eat, I follow the Candida diet specified on this site.

Also, just a side note, Diflucan is not an antibiotic. It attacks yeast rather than bacteria and does not affect hormone levels. So generally speaking you can relax if you're taking birth control pills while using this drug. However, birth control pills come in all shapes and sizes so make sure you get confirmation on this from your Gynecologist.

These aren't scare tactics here, so please know that's not my intention. If you're going to take an anti-fungal drug like Diflucan, you should be as informed as possible. That's why I am detailing the following warnings and precautions:

• DO NOT take Diflucan if you're pregnant. I can't emphasize this enough unless, obviously, your doctor instructs otherwise. Diflucan can impair maternal weight gain and in lab tests it has dangerously increased placental weights. Right now the results are unknown as to whether or not it will harm a fetus. That's a red flag in my book.



• Common side effects may be headache, nausea and abdominal pain. Keep in mind that most side effects are reported as mild to moderate.



• In rare cases anaphylaxis has been reported.



• Rashes may occur in some patients and should be closely monitored if lesions progress.



• Nursing Mothers SHOULD NOT used Fluconazole because the drug is secreted in human milk at concentrations similar to plasma.



• Diflucan may need to be reduced in patients with impaired renal function.

This is important so listen up. If you have been using Diflucan/Fluconazole for prevention of yeast infection or if you are using the drug to treat recurring yeast infections, you may be making a BIG mistake.

Before I go on, I want to once again emphasize that I appreciate Diflucan and Fluconazole drugs. They are a wonderful enhancement in medical technology but that doesn't mean they are a cure-all. These drugs are NOT right for everyone and the more recurrent and chronic your yeast infections are, the more you need to beware of this.

The basic truth is that you build up tolerances to these drugs and when you use them preventatively or on a consistent basis for chronic infections, the Candida bacteria becomes immune.

After time, the yeast infection becomes so resistant to this treatment it becomes stronger in nature. This fact contributes to the chronic Candida epidemic that is spreading throughout this country. People are simply overusing these drugs in hopes that they are a quick fix.

The real solution is taking the natural steps to resolve the Candida internally. This starts with the intake of more probiotics, changing your hygienic habits and understanding the nature of Candida. I can't wait to help you learn all of these things.