Fluconazole Alternatives Compared - Drugs.com (2024)

Prescription only

Fluconazole is an effective antifungal agent that may be used to treat certain fungal or yeast infections. Side effects include headache, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, and...View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Candida Urinary Tract Infection, Candidemia, Blastomycosis, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Coccidioidomycosis, Coccidioidomycosis - Meningitis...View more

Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Cutaneous Candidiasis, Balanoposthitis, Intertrigo, Tinea Corporis, Paronychia, vagin*l Yeast Infection, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Pedis, Tinea Versicolor. clotrimazole topical may also be...View more

More aboutFluconazoleMore aboutDiflucan(fluconazole)More aboutClotrimazole topicalGeneric Status

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available

Ratings & Reviews

Fluconazole has an average rating of6.4 out of 10 from a total of529 ratings on Drugs.com.52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect.

Diflucan has an average rating of6.0 out of 10 from a total of144 ratings on Drugs.com.52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect.

Clotrimazole topical has an average rating of8.3 out of 10 from a total of31 ratings on Drugs.com.81% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect.

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Drug ClassSide Effects

See also: fluconazole side effects in more detail.

See Also
Fluconazole: 7 things you should know - Drugs.comFluconazole (Oral Route) Proper UseCommon questions about fluconazoleFluconazole (Oral Route) Precautions - Mayo Clinic

See also: Diflucan side effects in more detail.

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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance
Quantity50 each
Dosage200 mg
Per Unit*$1.58
Cost*$79.07

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Quantity12 tablet
Dosage150 mg
Per Unit*$64.52
Cost*$774.25

View all Diflucan prices and generic prices

Quantity14 gram(s)
Dosage1%
Per Unit*$0.45 - $0.72
Cost*$6.26 - $10.02

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Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Topical cream
  • Topical solution
  • vagin*l cream with applicator
Brand NamesDiflucan

N/A

Canesten, Canesten 1, Canesten 3, Canesten 6 Day Pessary, Clotrimazole-3, Clotrimazole-7, Desenex Antifungal Cream, Femcare, FungiCURE Pump Spray, Gyne-Lotrimin, Gyne-Lotrimin 3 Day, Lotrimin AF Athlete's Foot Cream, Lotrimin AF Jock Itch Cream, Lotrimin AF Ringworm Cream, Trivagizole 3View moreHalf LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

50 hours

50 hours

N/A

CSA Schedule **View glossary of terms

N

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

N

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

C

Category CRisk cannot be ruled out

Single 150 Mg Tablet Use For vagin*l Candidiasis

D

Category DPositive evidence of risk

All Indications (excluding Single 150 Mg Tablet Use For vagin*l Candidiasis)

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

C

Category CRisk cannot be ruled out

Single 150 Mg Tablet Use For vagin*l Candidiasis

D

Category DPositive evidence of risk

All Indications (excluding Single 150 Mg Tablet Use For vagin*l Candidiasis)

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

B

Category BNo proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 551 drugs are known to interact with fluconazole:

  • 157 major drug interactions (436 brand and generic names)
  • 357 moderate drug interactions (1583 brand and generic names)
  • 37 minor drug interactions (126 brand and generic names)

A total of 551 drugs are known to interact with Diflucan:

  • 157 major drug interactions (436 brand and generic names)
  • 357 moderate drug interactions (1583 brand and generic names)
  • 37 minor drug interactions (126 brand and generic names)

No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions First Approval Date

January 29, 1990

January 29, 1990

February 03, 1975

WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A

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