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Topic: Why can't you take Rifampin and Diflucan together?

lymielauren28
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Anybody know why they're contradicted? I just started Rifampin yesterday but would like to take a couple of Diflucan a week to keep the yeast at bay....

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aperture
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Member # 34822

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According to drugs.com's drug interaction checker, Rifampin may decrease the levels of Diflucan.

I was on Rifampin and was also prescribed Diflucan 3x/week.

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whitmore
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I take them both. Not really a contraindication though. You may just not get the expected effect.
Sue

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lymielauren28
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Ok, thanks!! Good to know I can still take my Diflucan!

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