Fluconazole (Intravenous Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Chills
• Clay-colored stools
• Cough
• Dark urine
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Dizziness
• Fast heartbeat
• Fever
• General feeling of tiredness or weakness
• Headache
• Hives
• Itching
• Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
• Light-colored stools
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea and vomiting
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Shortness of breath
• Skin rash
• Stomach pain, continuing
• Tightness in the chest
• Unpleasant breath odor
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Upper right abdominal or stomach pain
• Vomiting of blood
• Wheezing
• Yellow eyes and skin

• Black, tarry stools
• Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Convulsions
• Decreased urine
• Dry mouth
• Fainting
• Hoarseness
• Increased thirst
• Irregular or slow heart rate
• Joint or muscle pain
• Loss of bladder control
• Lower back or side pain
• Mood changes
• Muscle pain or cramps
• Muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
• Numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
• Painful or difficult urination
• Pale skin
• Red skin lesions, often with a purple center
• Red, irritated eyes
• Sore throat
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
• Sudden loss of consciousness
• Swollen glands
• Unusual bleeding or bruising

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

• Fearfulness, suspiciousness, or other mental changes
• Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Acid or sour stomach
• Belching
• Change in taste or bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Stomach discomfort or upset

• Hair loss or thinning of the hair

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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