diflucan

[Guest guest]

I am probably way out of line Lori.

My comments were based on a gut Feelng :>}that Diflucan was some sort

of a disinfectant. I will now leave the pharmaceuticals to the

experts.

Sorry for the mis-information.

B

>

> ,

>

> I'm confused -- Diflucan should HELP the flora in your gut, no? It

> doesn't kill good bacteria that I know of, as it's an antifungal,

> not an antibiotic. Diflucan always seemed to me to be almost a

> miracle drug, actually. I know there are possible toxicities from

> taking too much over too long a period of time, but I didn't know

it

> could have negative effects on the flora.

>

> Please enlighten me!

>

> Thanks

>

> Lori

>

> I looked up some things and found an " alternative " site that even

> recommends Diflucan when talking about the problem with antibiotics

> and the gut.

>

> http://www.alternative-doctor.com/allergydotcom/candida.htm

>

> It does say you aren't supposed to take it long-term, and there are

> a lot of medications you should not take it in combnation with

(link

> below) but I still don't think it has to do with the gut or the

> colon exactly, but mainly to do with the liver.

>

> http://www.accessmednet.com/prescription-drug-information/diflucan-

> online.html

[Guest guest]

> Hi All,

>

> When I get a yeast infection (maybe once a year or once every

other

> year?), I take one of those Diflucan pills (200 ml). It appears

that

> I often feel better for a few days after I take it. I thought it

was

> just one of those " normal " ups and downs of CFS -- better one day,

> worse the next. But has anyone else had this experience of feeling

> better after taking Diflucan?

>

> Now, after 15 years of CFS, recently I was diagnosed with Lyme. Of

> course the question is, is my CFS really Lyme. Who knows. Anyway,

I

> found this article online (see below). In short, a doctor in

Germany

> is using Diflucan to treat Lyme. So again, I ask, has anyone else

> felt better after taking a Diflucan pill? Is anyone using Diflucan

to

> treat their CFS symptoms? (Sorry if this question has be discussed

> recently, I have not be a regular reader of the listserv...)

>

> - Rivka

Hi Rivka

Yes, I was also diagnosed with CFS and borreliosis. I have been

taking Diflucan 150 mg either daily or every other day for nearly 6

weeks now with good results.

I also added in one week of Clarithromycin 1000 mg daily but by day

7 started a horrible herx that made me feel very unwell and like my

body was inflammed everywhere. I stopped the abx but continued with

the Diflucan and within 3 days started to feel a lot better again.

I generally feel very well and can do lots more physically but still

need to pace myself throughout the day, there is no way I could just

carry on with activities without taking breaks so I still have a

long way to go before I would consider myself cured but there are

some very encouraging signs.

I think I have to take the Diflucan for another 2 weeks and then

take penicillin for 3 weeks before restarting the Diflucan.

In general I haven't had the sort of herxes I get from abx, it does

seem more tolerable. It was just as an experiment that I added in

the Clarithromycin but obviously the combination was a little too

potent for me at the moment.

The main problem I have had from the Diflucan is that it blocks my

low dose adrenal meds and I have needed to take a little more

hydrocortisone on waking to get over this problem.

Best Wishes

Pam

[Guest guest]

> Do you mean Dr. Schardt? Here is a link to an article by one of

our

> list members about Diflucan for Lyme, this is an interview with the

> German doctor you mention:

>

>

http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm/id/6431/searchte

xt/

> lyme/

>

> --Kurt

>

Hi Kurt

Yes, this is the protocol I am following with the help of my LLMD

and have some definite good effects, even swam 22 lengths of my

local pool yesterday, just a bit stiff around the neck and shoulders

after. Didn't feel so good in the afternoon but recovered enough by

the evening to have a good 25 minute walk and even managed a little

jogging!

Have to say don't feel so good today but know I will recover well as

long as I am sensible. I will be starting the antibiotic part of

the protocol in a couple of weeks' time by then I will have been on

flucanazole for 8 weeks.

Pam

[Guest guest]

I wante dto start really slow because even 50 mg caused me liver ache

adn nausea. So I ordered a liquid solution thinking I could titrate

it but the stuff is in SUGAR. It smells like pure sugar. I don't know

why they put an antifungal in sugar solution, that really is not

necessary. So I don't want to take it, I'll have to return to the

pill, maybe grind it up with a mortar and pestle, and take little

bits.

> I have been trying it, even though I have been taking Nizoral for

quite

> while. I think it gets to things that Nizoral and Nystatin can't.

>

> I started slow, but not slow enough. I currently take about 50 mg

every

> third day, at bed time. (I open the 150 mg capsule and just eyeball

a

> sprinkle of 1/3 of the contents into water and mix. I plan to back

off from

> even that pace.

>

> I do think it is working. Why? I am getting a really rotten die-off

effect,

> that feels a lot like what I got when I was building up slowly on

Nystatin.

> However, I of course don't know if this is in fact die-off (a good

sign to

> me) or intolerance for the drug itself. Apparently Nystatin can

make you

> feel bad even if it is not killing yeast. For me, Nizoral was much

milder

> and briefer on this point.

>

> Nevertheless, by day 3 I am feeling better than I did on day 0.

This has

> recurred through three cycles now. I am going to keep at it and see

what

> happens.

>

>

>

> --

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/18/06 10:01:27 AM Eastern Standard Time,

wehelpfamiliesnow@... writes:

> used it.....short term use is o.k......not to be used for children, of

> course.....cures symptoms quickly.....no direct sunlight.....no long term use.

> Jcs

>

did your symptoms come back with a vengence? ....this is what a friend of

mine wrote back:

It's toxic to the liver and it only takes the yeast out of the blood and

pushes it into the tissues so the yeast will be back with a vengences down the

road.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/18/06 11:45:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, Szukidavis

writes:

> In a message dated 1/18/06 11:00:33 AM Eastern Standard Time,

> blosshan@... writes:

>

>

> >> This is what I found on Diflucan:

>> Hi,

>> Here are the side effects of Diflucan

>

> Yikes! These are dreadful and potentially deadly side effects.

>

> It was suggested that I take CLO2 instead. Anyone familiar with or have

> used this product?

>

> Best,

>

This is what I found on Diflucan:

Hi,

Here are the side effects of Diflucan. Note that it can cause liver

damage and death.

S.A.G.

DIFLUCAN

Generic Name: fluconazole (flew CAW nah zole)

Brand Names: Diflucan

What is the most important information I should know about

fluconazole? http://www.drugs.com/Diflucan/

. Do not take fluconazole if you are taking cisapride (Propulsid).

Combined with cisapride (Propulsid), fluconazole could cause serious,

even fatal, heart problems.

. In rare cases, fluconazole has caused severe liver damage,

sometimes resulting in death. Notify your doctor immediately if you

develop nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, loss of

appetite, yellow skin or eyes, itching, dark urine, or clay colored

stools. These symptoms may be early signs of liver damage.

. In rare cases, fluconazole has also caused severe skin rash,

sometimes resulting in death. Notify your doctor immediately fi you

develop a rash while taking fluconazole.

. Take all of the fluconazole that has been prescribed for you even

if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may begin to improve

before the infection is completely treated

[Guest guest]

used it.....short term use is o.k......not to be used for children, of

course.....cures symptoms quickly.....no direct sunlight.....no long term use.

Jcs

szukidavis@... wrote: Hi,

Does anyone have experience with Diflucan for yeast infections? I tried to

research it and there doesn't appear to be any dangers associated with it but I

thought I would double check with the group.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Yes, I've taken Diflucan a number of times. It is very very mild in comparisson

with so many drugs, from simple pennicillian on up.

But, adbominal pain is normal (as there is a die off of yeast occuring in the

intestinal tract), as is some itching (also caused by die-off).... My experience

has been that my symptoms of systemic candida increase for a few days, then drop

off dramaticallly. There is always a risk of allergic reaction as with anything,

and there is a risk of liver damage. Because of the risk of liver damage, you

should not consume alcohol while taking Diflucan.

Hope this helps.

szukidavis@... wrote:

Hi,

Does anyone have experience with Diflucan for yeast infections? I tried to

research it and there doesn't appear to be any dangers associated with it but I

thought I would double check with the group.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Depending on the severity of the candida, there are many things that are very

effective to combat fungal infections. It will come back with a vengence if the

yeast is fed correctly: ie, with sugar or anything that converts to sugar. The

best defense against yeast is a dietary haulover , lactobacillus acidophilus,

psyllium husks (to remove micotoxins), etc.... check out prescriptions for

nutritional healing or the fungus link. The only way to kill fungus is extreme

dietary and supplemental treatment or a heavy anti-fungal.

szukidavis@... wrote:

In a message dated 1/18/06 10:01:27 AM Eastern Standard Time,

wehelpfamiliesnow@... writes:

> used it.....short term use is o.k......not to be used for children, of

> course.....cures symptoms quickly.....no direct sunlight.....no long term use.

> Jcs

>

did your symptoms come back with a vengence? ....this is what a friend of

mine wrote back:

It's toxic to the liver and it only takes the yeast out of the blood and

pushes it into the tissues so the yeast will be back with a vengences down the

road.

[Guest guest]

I have used it also with good results. In fact I am on it right now. I am on

my 3rd round of anti's in the last month for a sinus infection. My Dr has also

used it in combination with a cream treatment. This time though she just gave

me the pill. I did find out though that my insurance will only cover 2 of them

a month. This last one I had to just pay for and it was about 10.00. Expensive

but still cheaper than the OTC yeast creams at Walmart. Hope it helps you.

Sara

Re: Diflucan

used it.....short term use is o.k......not to be used for children, of

course.....cures symptoms quickly.....no direct sunlight.....no long term use.

Jcs

szukidavis@... wrote: Hi,

Does anyone have experience with Diflucan for yeast infections? I tried to

research it and there doesn't appear to be any dangers associated with it but

I

thought I would double check with the group.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Tony: I have a wonderful product that will get rid of your nail fungus,

however, you have to still follow a stict diet which does not allow many carbs

and

no alcohol of any kind, especially beer. Once you get rid of it, you will

have a lot more energy and not have to worry about cancer down the road which it

does cause after it lays in the body for many years. Let me know if you ever

decide to tackle that monster! Dixie

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/19/06 11:46:17 AM Eastern Standard Time,

HUNTDIXIE@... writes:

> I have a wonderful product that will get rid of your nail fungus,

>

Dixie..what is it?

[Guest guest]

As we all know, NO medicine is without side-effects. However, a SHORT course of

diflucan is easier, faster and more effective than anything I've known.

szukidavis@... wrote: In a message dated 1/18/06 10:01:27 AM Eastern

Standard Time,

wehelpfamiliesnow@... writes:

> used it.....short term use is o.k......not to be used for children, of

> course.....cures symptoms quickly.....no direct sunlight.....no long term use.

> Jcs

>

did your symptoms come back with a vengence? ....this is what a friend of

mine wrote back:

It's toxic to the liver and it only takes the yeast out of the blood and

pushes it into the tissues so the yeast will be back with a vengences down the

road.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/19/06 4:58:28 PM Eastern Standard Time,

wehelpfamiliesnow@... writes:

> As we all know, NO medicine is without side-effects. However, a SHORT

> course of diflucan is easier, faster and more effective than anything I've

known.

>

>

I got some things from the health food store today and will start using them.

My friend said that the diflucan clears the blood but pushes the yeast into

the cells. If all else fails I may go back to the sound frequency for yeast.

The only problem with that is the die-off. You really have to clean the

liver carefully because the frequency is so strong and effective.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/20/06 10:28:37 AM Eastern Standard Time,

morgancynthia@... writes:

> We all know Diflucan is toxic.

> So what is your product?

> If a person has nail fungus they

> probably are infected systemically.

>

I started Candex last night and have been feeling dreadful. I was up almost

all night and now I took two more this morning and my tummy is a bit queezy.

Any thoughts? I also took a probiotic both times.

[Guest guest]

DIXIE,

We all know Diflucan is toxic.

So what is your product?

If a person has nail fungus they

probably are infected systemically.

If it is added in your email in an

attachment the E-group won't save it.

A link is better.

A link saves in email.

>

> Tony: I have a wonderful product that will get rid of your nail

fungus,

> however, you have to still follow a stict diet which does not allow

many carbs and

> no alcohol of any kind, especially beer. Once you get rid of it, you

will

> have a lot more energy and not have to worry about cancer down the

road which it

> does cause after it lays in the body for many years. Let me know if

you ever

> decide to tackle that monster! Dixie

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

It is called Nail Guard and distributed by Progressive Laboratories. The

ingredienhts are Undecylenic acid from castor bean oil - 20% in a baseof pure

grain alcohol, distilled water, grapefruit seed and calendula extrancts and lime

oil. It is for topical use only and must avoid contact with eyes and other

sensitive tissue. Let me know if you need any further information. Dixie

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 2/12/06 7:57:31 PM Eastern Standard Time,

HUNTDIXIE@... writes:

> Progressive Laboratories

I could not seem to find any products on this site.

[Guest guest]

Try IMHOTEP, Inc. or call Nutrition Dynamics in Minneapolis at 800-444-9998.

You have to be a registered health care practitioner to purchase from

Nutrition Dynamics and they have many wonderful products. Let me know if you

need

further information. Dixie

[Guest guest]

guys,

can anyone tell me their experience taking diflucan for the very first time?

these 1st 2 weeks have been hell. it feels like " the medicine is working " , but

there've been plenty of times that i wish that i never had taken it.

i haven't been tested specifically for candida, so, i can only say that i truly

believe that i have a YEARS long infection. the websites that i've visited,

suggest remaining on diflucan for up to 3 months.

HELP!!!

[Guest guest]

I took Diflucan for 5-6+ months nearly every day w/o any problem. For

a while it seemed to help more than the abx I was rotating

(clindamycin - can't remember the others).. After a couple of years of

alternating oral RX I really wasn't much improved (from Lyme dx -

+Igenex WB).

But, I went over 20 years mis-dx'd and according to Burrascano's Lyme

treatment guidelines (based on my medical history) I should have been

treated with IV abx. After seeing Dr. Lerner I was also dx'd with

osteomyelitis in my jaw and tried 8 months of IV clindamycin/Flagyl &

zithromax (+ several rounds of oral Levaquin (along w/50 mg Vit C IV -

2x weekly) w/o much success (May-Dec 2010).

I'm finally feeling a bit better now -- I'm doing UVB (ultra-violet

blood irradiation0 approx twice a week since the end of December 2010

and just added Levaquin (again) last week. The UVB is a broader

spectrum treatment - effective against both bacteria & virus. (I'm

also + for HHV6a and CMV). I'm lucky that I tolerate all the RX

pretty well and I'm also seeing a chiro & doing Std process

supplements since Dec.

I think all the abx (both oral & IV) failed because of the

hypercoagulation (dx'd in 2006).

I had been taking nattokinase for almost 2 years with some symptomatic

relief but when I tried the UVB for the first time - the procedure

failed because my blood was so thick & full of clots that they

couldn't get it back in me. The nurse tried for over 2 hours but the

clots kept clogging the IV tubing and it wouldn't flow and my blood

looked like glue when she disconnected the IV tubing to clear the

clots. It didn't run out of the end of the tubing - it just stretched

and looked more like a spider web all stringy.

When we tried again the following week my doc had the nurse use

heparin after starting the IV before trying to draw the blood out. It

worked great and using 5000 units heparin IV I'm able to do the

UVB-IV's once or twice a week. My doctor did not want me to take

heparin daily, but I added bromelain and rechts-regulat to further

address the hypercoagulation issue.

if you're not improving see if your doc will order the

hypercoagulation (ISAC) panel. it used to be done by Hemex Labs, but

I recall reading that they sold the test? to Labcorp, so I'm not sure

if you can only get it thru Labcorp now.

Good luck trying the Diflucan.

Kendra

n Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 5:38 PM, louella m <lmonrovia@...> wrote:

> how long is it safe to take diflucan?

> thanks