Fluconazole Coupons & Prices

Looking for a fluconazole coupon? Fluconazole is the low-cost generic version of Diflucan, a triazole (azole) antifungal used to treat Candida (yeast) infections, including vaginal yeast infections and oral thrush. Because it is already available as a generic, fluconazole is usually inexpensive to fill without insurance, but the cash price can vary widely from one pharmacy to the next. Enter your ZIP above to compare today's fluconazole price across more than 60,000 pharmacies and get a free Rx.com discount coupon you can use at the counter.

What is fluconazole and how does it work?

Fluconazole is a triazole (azole) antifungal medicine, the generic form of the brand Diflucan. It is FDA-approved to treat a range of fungal (Candida) infections, including vaginal yeast infections (vulvovaginal candidiasis), oral and esophageal thrush (oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis), urinary tract and other systemic Candida infections, and cryptococcal meningitis. It is also used to help prevent candidiasis in people with weakened immune systems, such as bone marrow transplant recipients.

Fluconazole works by interfering with the fungal cell membrane, which stops the fungus from growing and spreading. It comes as tablets and an oral liquid, and for some infections a single dose is enough while others require a longer course. Always take it exactly as your prescriber directs.

How much does fluconazole cost without insurance?

Fluconazole is a generic, so it is generally one of the more affordable antifungals to fill, even if you are paying cash. That said, pharmacies set their own cash prices, and the same prescription can cost noticeably more at one location than another nearby, which is why comparing before you fill is worth it.

Rx.com compares fluconazole prices across more than 60,000 U.S. pharmacies and shows you a free discount coupon you can present at the register, with no insurance required. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price near you. Because fluconazole is generic, there is no manufacturer copay savings card for it; discount pricing like the Rx.com coupon is typically the most reliable way to lower the cash cost.

Fluconazole alternatives and related antifungals

Fluconazole is the generic equivalent of Diflucan, so switching from the brand to the generic is a common way to lower cost while getting the same active ingredient. Your prescriber may consider a different antifungal depending on the type and location of the infection.

• Itraconazole — another oral azole antifungal.
• Ketoconazole — an azole antifungal.
• Terbinafine — often used for fungal nail and skin infections.
• Nystatin — used for certain Candida infections of the mouth, skin, or gut.

These medicines are not interchangeable, and the right choice depends on your diagnosis. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist which option fits your situation, then use the ZIP search above to compare prices.

Fluconazole safety and side effects

Fluconazole has no boxed warning, but there are important safety points to know. Rarely it can cause serious liver problems, so it is used with caution in people with liver disease and may require monitoring. It can also affect the heart's rhythm (QT-interval prolongation), so it should not be combined with certain drugs such as erythromycin at higher doses or other medicines that prolong the QT interval. Rare but serious skin reactions (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis) and allergic reactions have been reported.

Fluconazole interacts with many medications because it affects how the body processes them; examples include warfarin, certain diabetes pills (sulfonylureas), phenytoin, statins, and tacrolimus. It should not be taken with cisapride, pimozide, quinidine, or higher-dose erythromycin. Give your prescriber and pharmacist a full list of everything you take. This is general information, not medical advice, so talk with your provider about whether fluconazole is right for you.