Guest guest Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 > > Do I stiill need to take natural antifungals, like grapefruit seed extract and coconut oil, if I was prescribed fluconazole by my doctor? > +++Hi there. What is your name? No, you do not need to take any kind of natural antifungal other than unrefined coconut oil. Also do not take fluconazole since it is very toxic to the body and damages the liver. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 > > Does anyone know where I can purchase this without a prescription please? Also any info on how often it can be taken & what strength would be very useful as I do not know anything about taking this but I am on a 2 week course of strong antibiotics and so really need it. I have taken 150mg today (from GP) but I am going on hols on Friday and so need to get some more cheaply before I go. > > Val > You can buy it from the chemists - its usually about £11-£13 I think - they may sell generic stuff, whenever I need it (fortunately not for ages now) they give me the branded Canestan. I've looked at the leaflet of the spare one I have in the drawer - it says that 1 x 150 mg capsule is the complete course of treatment. You could of course combine that with cream if you need it and eating lots of live yoghurt or taking the bioacidophalus (spelling?) tablets to replace the good bacteria that the antibiotics and flucanazole are killing off. Hope you're better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 There's chemist direct, too, i think. From the files: http://f1.grp.fs.com/v1/QJ_USwvV1wJANT9PCo8VlcBv34AZze1RFvJxG3_Iqf1zJp2rEEC\ 3zZw2KJoiSla9KzMvhAHGTUfPDAJJmfb1Bjtck9rFreFJpRniMcg/CANDIDA/Where%20to%20buy%20\ Fluconazole%20very%20cheaply.doc it's £2.04 from there i think. if you do a google shopping search for flucanazole (sp?) it will come up on there but don't think you'll get any cheaper chemist direct also has canesten fluconazole for £4.99 which is a good price. dono't know if like some other meds it's worth paying for a 'brand' or if the generic is as good. you can get a bad die off from diflucan sometimes; it made me feel pretty rough, i gather this can be from die off or from the drug itself. i think i read that it suppresses thyroid function but can't remember where i read that. chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 You can purchase this at most pharmacies. However, if you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, get a copy of your exemption certificate and show this to your Pharmacist. You can get one (or even two in some cases) tablets free of charge. You need your medical number and may have to give your doctors name and address. Not many people know this *grin* Luv - Sheila From: thyroid treatment [mailto:thyroid treatment ] On Behalf Of julie238880 Sent: 25 April 2010 20:32 thyroid treatment Subject: Re: fluconazole > > Does anyone know where I can purchase this without a prescription please? Also any info on how often it can be taken & what strength would be very useful as I do not know anything about taking this but I am on a 2 week course of strong antibiotics and so really need it. I have taken 150mg today (from GP) but I am going on hols on Friday and so need to get some more cheaply before I go. > > Val > You can buy it from the chemists - its usually about £11-£13 I think - they may sell generic stuff, whenever I need it (fortunately not for ages now) they give me the branded Canestan. I've looked at the leaflet of the spare one I have in the drawer - it says that 1 x 150 mg capsule is the complete course of treatment. You could of course combine that with cream if you need it and eating lots of live yoghurt or taking the bioacidophalus (spelling?) tablets to replace the good bacteria that the antibiotics and flucanazole are killing off. Hope you're better soon! No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2824 - Release Date: 04/24/10 18:31:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Thanks , I would appreciate knowing how much of this people take for candida, as I have only used it occasionally before for thrush whenever I have got it, but taking antibiotics for 14 days (4 still to go) I am expecting to have to repeat the fluconazole. I just want to take some away with me on hols too in case I need them. Val > ________________________________________________ > Just thought I'd let you all know that I just bought some Fluconazole tablets (which are the generic version of Diflucan) for £2.66 each. instead of the usual price of around £11 each for Diflucan. > > I bought them on line from expresschemist.co.uk , who are based in Brighton. Ordered them Sunday and they arrived today (Tuesday). Postage was 1.94 but their maximum postage charge is £2.25, however much you order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 THanks Sheila, I will have to try that sometime! Any idea if they then notify the doctor? Val You can purchase this at most pharmacies. However, if you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, get a copy of your exemption certificate and show this to your Pharmacist. You can get one (or even two in some cases) tablets free of charge. You need your medical number and may have to give your doctors name and address. Not many people know this *grin* Luv - Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 No - I see no reason why they would need to. Especially as this is an over the counter medication. Luv - Sheila I will have to try that sometime! Any idea if they then notify the doctor? Val You can purchase this at most pharmacies. However, if you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, get a copy of your exemption certificate and show this to your Pharmacist. You can get one (or even two in some cases) tablets free of charge. You need your medical number and may have to give your doctors name and address. Not many people know this *grin* Luv - Sheila No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2824 - Release Date: 04/24/10 18:31:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 http://www.tpa-uk.org.uk/candida_albicans.php " Its treatment falls into four sections. First, you try to starve it out. Candida thrives on sugar - so much so it can actually make you crave sugar and starch. It's impossible to eliminate carbohydrates completely, but you can cut out all refined sugars and starches, and have high fibre fruit and vegetables - the complex carbohydrates. Second, we must try to kill the Candida with fungicide. Nystatin has long been popular; another is Sporonox. I recommend, partly for the sake of simplicity, ***Fluconazole (without prescription), 1 x 150mg weekly for 2 or 3 weeks, which can be very effective.*** More so if combined with caprylic acid or grapefruit seed extract, garlic, or horopito. Essential is the provision of the beneficial bacteria to replace the mob; these are the pre-and pro-biotics which contain millions of the beneficial bacteria and the food to feed them. All health food shops and recommend effective recommendations. " > > Thanks , > > I would appreciate knowing how much of this people take for candida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Hi Val, do drink cranberry juice- this really helps with thrush- may also help avert an attack. > thyroid treatment > From: valerieforster56@...> Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:54:55 +0000> Subject: Re: fluconazole> > Thanks ,> > I would appreciate knowing how much of this people take for candida, as I have only used it occasionally before for thrush whenever I have got it, but taking antibiotics for 14 days (4 still to go) I am expecting to have to repeat the fluconazole. I just want to take some away with me on hols too in case I need them.> > Val> > > ________________________________________________> > Just thought I'd let you all know that I just bought some Fluconazole tablets (which are the generic version of Diflucan) for £2.66 each. instead of the usual price of around £11 each for Diflucan.> > > > I bought them on line from expresschemist.co.uk , who are based in Brighton. Ordered them Sunday and they arrived today (Tuesday). Postage was 1.94 but their maximum postage charge is £2.25, however much you order.> > > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 > > I could be wrong, but I've never heard that it helps an antibiotic be more > effective (flagyl can because it's a cyst buster), my understanding was > that it lowered yeast/candida. yes, AFAIK it is officially an anti-yeast drug. But just like antibiotics are sometimes combined with other ABX type, or combined with cyst busters like flagyl or plaquenil (cystbuster according to some, just a way to increase action of certain ABX according to others), one could combine ABX and fluconazole to get more action. Maybe the fluconazole helps against Bb, and maybe it helps fighting Candida or similar infections. It is all experimental though. With Lyme, you often are unsure what exactly is causing the trouble. If you use blood microscopy, there are often signs of both Candida and Borrelia (and sometimes forms that could be both). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 It depends on where you are buying the Fluconazole. If you are hypothyroid, and living in the UK, I understand you can usually go into a high street chemist and ask for Fluconazole and show them your hypothyroid exception certificate and you can get 1 tablet free of charge. If you need 3 tablets, you would need to approach 3 pharmacies. You can try here http://www.pharmacyfirst.co.uk/embarrassing/fluconazole-150mg-1-capsule-thrush-treatment/prod_1949.html?added=1 where you can buy it very cheaply at 18p, but contact them first to see whether you need a prescription or not. I have checked out the recommended chemist in the Files (under Candida) and see that yes, apparently you now have need of a NHS or private prescription to purchase Fluconazole. I have no idea when they changed this, as this is the first notification I have had. I have removed this from our Candida Information. If you have systemic candidiasis, can you ask your GP to give you a prescription for this?. If not, try the Luv - Sheila Hi ,I have just been on the intrenet to buy Fluconzole but the company state a prescription is needed. According to TPA this is not so, can anyone throw light on this please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Careful with taking this as if taking for more than 1 day at a time it can cause embarassing diahrea (I know the spelling is wrong!). Val Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Hi Val, I too can never spell dire rear - so I always say it and spell it like it is ' Dire Rear' Luv - Sheil Careful with taking this as if taking for more than 1 day at a time it can cause embarassing diahrea (I know the spelling is wrong!). Val Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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