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Had Negative Reaction With Fluconazole For Yeast Infection. Have Elevated Liver Enzymes. Can Take High Dose Of Acidophilus?
Hi Dr. Grief. My Mother is on a variety of medications for various conditions such as: isosorbide mononitrate Colcrys (colchicine) Iron Sulfate (ferrous sulfate) Lasix (furosemide) Protonix (pantoprazole) Prozac (fluoxetine) Toprol-XL (metoprolol) Insulin and she was just prescribed fluconazole for a yeast infection (not vaginal but in her system) but from what I can tell that particular drug has a negative interaction with several of the medications that she currently takes. She also has some kidney issues as well as possible elevated liver enzymes so I am leery about giving it to her. Can I give her a high dose of Acidophilus (lactobacillus acidophilus) for now, until I can speak to the Doctor on Monday. Please advise as she is uncomfortable and I would like to help in some way. Thank you in advance for your time! Regards, Dorian
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Lactobacillus are probiotoc , can be given to your mother. They are helpful bacteria not harmful.
They are not going to aggravate yeast infection.
However , giving it is not important this time.
At present she needs evaluation for her liver and kidney problems.
Wish her a speedy recovery.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask us
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Lactobacillus are probiotoc , can be given to your mother. They are helpful bacteria not harmful.
They are not going to aggravate yeast infection.
However , giving it is not important this time.
At present she needs evaluation for her liver and kidney problems.
Wish her a speedy recovery.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask us
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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