Fluconazole Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Headache
  • Nausea

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Itching

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Indigestion
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Liver Failure
  • Blockage Of Normal Bile Flow
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Function Of The Adrenal Gland
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Liver Damage
  • Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
  • Seizures
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Torsades De Pointes, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fever
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Hair Loss
  • High Amount Of Triglyceride In The Blood
  • High Cholesterol
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Taste Impairment

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