I have been prescribed fluconazole from docs each tab is 50mg and i have to take 2 tabs one a week for 7 weeks. I read the leaflet and it says usually the dose given is one 150mg only. Would it work if i took 3 tabs of the 50mg?
2007-03-12 03:49:51 · 9 answers · asked by wonder 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
More than likely not. Your doctor has prescribed long-term therapy for a reason. The 150mg one-time dose is for vaginal candidiasis ONLY! Taking fluconazole for a shorter period than prescribed may lead to recurrence of active infection.
Fluconazole dosing all depends on the type of infection and its location in your body. The daily dose of fluconazole for the treatment of infections other than vaginal candidiasis should be based on the infecting organism and the patient's response to therapy. Treatment should be continued until clinical parameters or laboratory tests indicate that active fungal infection has subsided. Patients with AIDS and cryptococcal meningitis or recurrent oropharyngeal candidiasis usually require maintenance therapy to prevent relapse.
Again, do not change your regimen without talking to your doctor first. Fungal infections are sometimes difficult to treat. Follow your doctor's advice. You may save yourself a lot of time, money and needless suffering.
I hope this helps. Be well.
Rick the Pharmacist
2007-03-12 04:16:32 · answer #1 · answered by Rickydotcom 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Nope.....use it as your doctor directs. More than likely, he has a reason for the dose. Even if the "usual" dose is 150mg, that doesn't mean you are taking it for that condition it is "usually" prescribed for. If you have questions, contact your MD or his/her nurse.
2007-03-12 11:10:18 · answer #2 · answered by mom2pnuts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since its a antimicrobial drug their should not be any problem as such, and then the tablet would not contain any other substance as well, and hence it would work out, but then it is always better to go by the way the doctor suggests. for u may not be aware of other facts that go with it.. and the various theories that are related to the dosage preperation..
2007-03-12 13:12:57 · answer #3 · answered by Pal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will work fine to treat your yeast vaginitis but not for your nail infection. You spent money to get the opinion of an expert and now you've decided you know better? Here's a thought: doctors are among the smartest people and have extensive training, yet they go to another doctor when they're ill.
2007-03-12 11:42:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter what the dosage normally taken is.... You should only take how much has been prescribed by your Dr... they prescribed that amount to you for a reason... just stick to what's on the label.
2007-03-12 10:58:05 · answer #5 · answered by jessidawn_69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should work in that you will receive the appropriate amount of medicine into your system.. the only thing i am not sure about is whether it is going to be properly delivered
some medicines are timed-released.. they have components in them that slow down the absorption rate of the pill causing the medicine to slowly be delivered to you throughout the day or set time period
id call your doctor just to be sure, although i imagine it would be fine
2007-03-12 10:57:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it would work, but that is not what you were prescribed. Don't be your own doctor.
2007-03-12 11:47:35 · answer #7 · answered by XOUT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should take it the way your dr. wants you to take it. as some medicines shouldnt be split up. call your md and find out.
2007-03-12 10:54:10 · answer #8 · answered by avalon123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you take it as prescribed by your doctor for your use
2007-03-12 10:56:56 · answer #9 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋