Fiona, Dr. Ruth Lawrence's book indicates that oral Fluconazole is safe and
indicated for use in lactating mothers. I have called several drug info
lines and they also indicate this. I dont think , from what I have read,
that Diflucan has the same liver effects as Nizoral. I also read somewhere
that they use Diflucan on NICU babies..who have thrush systemically.
Therefore, we do recommend that mothers see a physician and get a
prescription for this particular drug. It is safe according to the
information I have derived.

Kathleen

>I'd be really interested to hear about other drug treatment for thrush, as
>experience in my part of the world seems limited. What has worked for you?
>How safe was it?
>

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Kathleen B. Bruce RN, BSN, IBCLC
Williston, Vermont USA
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