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What are the possible side effects of DIFLUCAN?

What are the possible side effects of DIFLUCAN?

DIFLUCAN may cause serious side effects including:
serious liver problems. Some people with serious medical problems have developed serious liver problems that became life-threatening or caused death while taking DIFLUCAN. Sometimes these liver problems can be reversed when you stop taking DIFLUCAN. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have symptoms of serious liver problems including:
dark colored urine
severe skin itching
yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
light-colored stools
tiredness
vomiting
loss of appetite
serious allergic reactions: Serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) have happened while taking DIFLUCAN. Stop taking DIFLUCAN, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you get any signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction including:
shortness of breath
fever
swelling of the eyelids
coughing
skin rash, hives, blisters or skin peeling
face, mouth, neck, or any other part of the body
wheezing
throbbing of the heart or ears
chills
serious skin problems. Some people with serious medical problems have developed serious skin problems that have caused death while taking DIFLUCAN. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop a rash while taking DIFLUCAN.

The most common side effects of DIFLUCAN include:

headache
dizziness
diarrhea
stomach pain
nausea or upset stomach
changes in the way food tastes

Other side effects include:

adrenal insufficiency: Some people who have taken DIFLUCAN developed adrenal insufficiency that was reversible. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have symptoms of adrenal insufficiency including:
long lasting fatigue
muscle weakness
loss of appetite
weight loss
stomach pain
dizziness
nausea
vomiting
dizziness or seizures.

These are not all the possible side effects of DIFLUCAN.
Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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