Diflucan safe/unsafe?

LadyBelle · Oct 5th, 2010, 13:22 PM

So called Doc yesterday to let him know I think I might be getting a yeast infection (not sure never had one) and instead of checking me, he prescribed a round of Diflucan/Fluconazole. I don't like taking anything while pregnant and a few weeks ago I had a round of antibiotics for BV. Now he wants to put me on a round of Diflucan for a yeast infection that we don't even know for sure I have, what if it is the BV that never went away...ugh!

Anyhow, I have read very conflicting stories about this medicine and I wanted to know if any of you had taken it while pregnant!

LadyBelle · Oct 5th, 2010, 14:06 PM

Anyone?

KitKatBit · Oct 5th, 2010, 14:12 PM

Hi LadyBelle,

I think it's a category C, so a risk vs benefit thing. I personally wouldn't take it, although I think problems have only been found with really really high doses (tonnes higher than you'd be taking). Maybe the cream/pessary option would be better if you're not comfortable with it?

LadyBelle · Oct 5th, 2010, 14:23 PM

Thanks KitKatBit! I was talking to someone and they told me the benefits outweighed the risks but it seems a little dicey

tali · Oct 5th, 2010, 14:30 PM

I agree with KitKatBit - it's supposed to be problematic in pregnancy in high doses AND if you take it long term. So the dosage you would be taking would be ok but you can always opt for the cream /pessary combination - it's your personal preference in the end.

KitKatBit · Oct 5th, 2010, 14:31 PM

There are other things you can try I think (I just asked Dr Google!) like Acidophilus capsules.

LadyBelle · Oct 5th, 2010, 14:42 PM

Thanks for asking KitKat! I might check into that

Thanks Tali, I think it is probably oaky in small doses too but it is still very scary!

tali · Oct 5th, 2010, 15:04 PM

Everything seems to become scary when you're pregnant - I never quite realised how hazardous everyday life could be.

tennismom · Oct 5th, 2010, 16:09 PM

I just had this question a few weeks ago. Ended up calling the pharamcy. Apparently, the 'risk' (I was told) is that it might slow down weight in the mother, but does not hurt the baby. If you have problem gaining weight/keeping on weight, maybe you shouldn't take it. Again, this is just what the pharmacy told me, not a doctor!!
If you need it, you should take it, as yeast can cause an infection - preterm labor, etc.
But, I do believe you can use some over the counter product - that your doc. deems as safe.
Also, I've taken it about 3 times this pregnancy.

roonsma · Oct 5th, 2010, 16:26 PM

Hi Ladybelle,

I work in pharmacy over here in the uk and diflucan (fluconazole) is a pretty new drug which normally would mean it would not be prescribed in pregnancy purely because there has not been enough information gathered on the drug and its effects in pregnancy. No drug trials can be carried out on women in pregnancy so the only information that is gathered is from women who do not realise they are pregnant and take these drugs, which is pretty few and far between.

Over here the clotrimazole cream/pessary would be a regularly prescribed treatment for thrush.

Hope you get sorted soon hun x

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LadyBelle Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 898	Diflucan safe/unsafe? So called Doc yesterday to let him know I think I might be getting a yeast infection (not sure never had one) and instead of checking me, he prescribed a round of Diflucan/Fluconazole. I don't like taking anything while pregnant and a few weeks ago I had a round of antibiotics for BV. Now he wants to put me on a round of Diflucan for a yeast infection that we don't even know for sure I have, what if it is the BV that never went away...ugh! Anyhow, I have read very conflicting stories about this medicine and I wanted to know if any of you had taken it while pregnant!

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LadyBelle Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 898	Anyone?

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KitKatBit Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Posts: 639	Hi LadyBelle, I think it's a category C, so a risk vs benefit thing. I personally wouldn't take it, although I think problems have only been found with really really high doses (tonnes higher than you'd be taking). Maybe the cream/pessary option would be better if you're not comfortable with it?

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LadyBelle Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 898	Thanks KitKatBit! I was talking to someone and they told me the benefits outweighed the risks but it seems a little dicey

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tali Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manchester Posts: 115	I agree with KitKatBit - it's supposed to be problematic in pregnancy in high doses AND if you take it long term. So the dosage you would be taking would be ok but you can always opt for the cream /pessary combination - it's your personal preference in the end.

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KitKatBit Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Posts: 639	There are other things you can try I think (I just asked Dr Google!) like Acidophilus capsules.

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LadyBelle Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 898	Thanks for asking KitKat! I might check into that Thanks Tali, I think it is probably oaky in small doses too but it is still very scary!

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tali Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manchester Posts: 115	Everything seems to become scary when you're pregnant - I never quite realised how hazardous everyday life could be.

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Oct 5th, 2010, 16:09 PM	#9
tennismom Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 220	I just had this question a few weeks ago. Ended up calling the pharamcy. Apparently, the 'risk' (I was told) is that it might slow down weight in the mother, but does not hurt the baby. If you have problem gaining weight/keeping on weight, maybe you shouldn't take it. Again, this is just what the pharmacy told me, not a doctor!! If you need it, you should take it, as yeast can cause an infection - preterm labor, etc. But, I do believe you can use some over the counter product - that your doc. deems as safe. Also, I've taken it about 3 times this pregnancy.

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Oct 5th, 2010, 16:26 PM	#10
roonsma Other BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Posts: 14,905	Hi Ladybelle, I work in pharmacy over here in the uk and diflucan (fluconazole) is a pretty new drug which normally would mean it would not be prescribed in pregnancy purely because there has not been enough information gathered on the drug and its effects in pregnancy. No drug trials can be carried out on women in pregnancy so the only information that is gathered is from women who do not realise they are pregnant and take these drugs, which is pretty few and far between. Over here the clotrimazole cream/pessary would be a regularly prescribed treatment for thrush. Hope you get sorted soon hun x

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