Why would someone take Diflucan?

Plain and simple, Diflucan (the active stuff in it is called fluconazole) is an antifungal medication. Its main job is to go to war against fungal infections. The most common reason people take it? Yeast infections. We're talking the classic vaginal yeast infection that many women experience, but also oral thrush – that white, cottage-cheesy looking stuff that can show up in your mouth or throat – or even yeast infections in the esophagus. It works by stopping the fungus from making more of itself, essentially halting its growth. While it can be used for some more serious, deeper fungal infections in the body, those yeast-related issues are its claim to fame. It's a prescription med, so a doctor needs to diagnose the fungal problem first.