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Diflucan vs. Monistat

Fluconazole (Diflucan) is an azole antifungal. It's used to treat different types of Candida infections, such as vaginal yeast infections and oral thrush. It can also treat a serious brain infection called cryptococcal meningitis. Oral fluconazole (Diflucan) is available as a tablet and suspension. It's taken by mouth as a one-time dose for vaginal yeast infections; it's typically taken once daily for other types of infections. Fluconazole (Diflucan) is generally well-tolerated, but some people can experience side effects like headache, nausea, and stomach pain. Fluconazole (Diflucan) can raise the risk of liver problems, so you're recommend to avoiding drinking alcohol while taking this medication.

• Treatment of infections caused by Candida:
  • Vaginal yeast infections
  • Mouth, throat, or esophagus infections, including oral thrush
  • Bloodstream infections
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Peritonitis (infection of the lining of the stomach)
  • Pneumonia
• Prevention of Candida fungal infections for people having a bone marrow transplant
• Cryptococcus meningitis

Single dose for vaginal yeast infection:

• Headache (13%)
• Nausea (7%)
• Stomach pain (6%)
• Diarrhea (3%)

Multiple doses for other infections:

• Nausea (4%)
• Headache (2%)
• Skin rash (2%)
• Vomiting (2%)
• Stomach pain (2%)
• Diarrhea (2%)

• Liver damage
• Allergic reaction
• Severe skin reaction
• Harm to unborn babies

Miconazole (Monistat) is used to treat a vaginal yeast infection in adults and children 12 years and older. It's available over the counter as vaginal creams, inserts/suppositories, or combination kits. The entire treatment lasts 1, 3, or 7 days, depending on the product. Common side effects include mild vaginal burning, irritation, and itching.

• Vaginal yeast infections
• Itching and irritation caused by a vaginal yeast infection

• Vaginal burning
• Vaginal irritation
• Vaginal itching

• Damage to condoms and diaphragms
• Symptoms don't go away