Can men take fluconazole?

If you’re asking the question “can men use Fluconazole?” , the answer is yes. Men can take Fluconazole for yeast infections and while yeast infections are more common in women, men can also develop them, particularly in the genital area.

One common condition that men can develop due to having a yeast infection is Candidal Calanitis, which is an inflammation of the head to the penis due to a fungus called Candida.

Yeast infections can also occur in the mouth leading to oral thrush and this can affect both men and women. Yeast infections can also affect men and women alike in the skin folds in a condition known as intertrigo, or Jock’s itch or Athlete’s foot.

If a man or a women is immunocompromised or has a condition that negatively affects their immune system such as HIV/AIDs or diabetes or is taking steroids, they have a higher chance of recurrent or severe yeast infections

Fluconazole can be taken by men in all these conditions. For the correct dose and method of taking Fluconazole for any condition, please speak to your healthcare advisor. 

The dosage of Fluconazole depends on the type and the severity of the infection you may have, please always follow the advice or your healthcare provider or the information on the patient leaflet in the medicine pack.

The general guidelines to how men can take fluconazole is as follows:

• For genital yeast infections such as Candida Balanitis: Take a single dose of 150mg oral tablet of Fluconazole to clear the infection. If the infection still remains after this dose, please speak to your healthcare provider.
• For fungal skin infections such as Athlete’s Foot or Jock’s Itch: Take a single dose of 150mg once weekly for 2-4 depending on the severity and location of the itch.
• For oral yeast infections (thrush): Take a dose of 50-100mg for 7-14 days daily
• For oesophageal thrush: Take 200-400 mg on the first day and then 100-200mg every day for 2-3 weeks
• For severe yeast (candidiasis) infections that affect the whole body and bloodstream: Take 400 mg on the first day and then 200-400mg daily for several weeks to clear the infection.

For doses of Fluconazole more than 150mg daily, please consult a healthcare provider. 

Fluconazole is a pill that men can take for yeast infections and it comes in various strengths and sizes.

Common Fluconazole tablet strengths include:

• 50mg
• 100mg
• 150mg
• 200mg

The 150mg is often available Over the Counter to treat yeast infections.

The most common use of Fluconazole is to treat vaginal yeast infections, which often gives rise to the question: “why would a man take fluconazole?”.

Men can take Fluconazole to treat oral thrush, fungal infection of the penis, oesophageal thrush or severe whole body fungal infections.

When considering the questions: “Can a man take fluconazole capsule” or “Can a man take Fluconazole tablet ?” from a safety perspective, its important to consider:

Fluconazole is generally safe for both males and females, however there are some key points regarding its use:

Common uses in men include:

• Treating yeast infections of the genitals
• Treating yeast infections of the mouth
• Treating severe or yeast infections such as those of the coverings of the neural system as well as the bloodstream

Fluconazole also has a good safety profile; most men tolerate it well and serious side effects are rare.

Common side effects include: 

• Headache 
• Nausea 
• Stomach pain or discomfort
• Diarrhoea.

Fluconazole can interact with other drugs especially those that affect or correct the heart rhythm. Please inform your healthcare advisor about all the medication you are taking to ensure the safest prescription of medicines for you. 

Fluconazole can be used by both male and females to treat yeast infections.

Yeast infections are associated more with women and commonly affect the genital area. However, they can occur in men as well in a condition where the head of the penis is inflamed due to yeast (balanitis).

Yeast infections can also affect the mouth (oral thrush) and the oesophagus or the whole body (through the bloodstream or the linings of the nervous system).

When considering the question: “Can a man take fluconazole for a yeast infection”, the overall answer is that Fluconazole is prescribed on the basis of fungal infection rather than gender.

There is no strong evidence to suggest a link between fluconazole and male fertility and fluconazole is generally considered safe for use. 

There is no conclusive research linking fluconazole sperm count, motility or function. Neither is there any evidence linking fluconazole and male sex hormones like testosterone which are essential for sperm production and fertility.

There are some temporary side effects of fluconazole such as fatigue, nausea and reduced libido however these do not cause low fertility. Overall Fluconazole does not have a correlation or impact on male fertility.