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Can you use Monistat while taking antibiotics
A member asked:
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yeast creams: It is reasonable to use a topical over the counter yeast cream for more immediate relief.
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911 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old member asked:
Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Yes it is safe: Antibiotics can alter the normal bacteria in the vagina and makes it easier for yeast to grow and cause a yeast infection.
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4.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Audrey Lanceanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
Yeast infection: This is probably just normal discharge that is caused by the medication (monistat). It can cause quite a bit of discharge. You can keep using it, but ... Read More
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317 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Betsy Greenleafanswered
Gynecology 25 years experience
Maybe: It can be yeast. Topical creams are better in pregnancy than oral medication. Medications generally considered safe are butoconazole, clotrimazole, ... Read More
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1.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lori Mcnealanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Antibiotics/yeast: You can take both. A probiotic such as acidophilus tablets twice daily is always good to take when on antibiotics. They contain the healthy bacteria... Read More
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3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Williamsanswered
Pharmacy 20 years experience
Possibly: Antibiotics can alter the bacteria that normally exist in that particular area. Another possibility may be that you are being reinfected by your sex... Read More
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1.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 51 years experience
Now: Works best right at the end of the antibiotic, along with some probiotic pills for a week
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846 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Can be treated: while on antibiotics; however, I do not suggest using Monistat unless you have an active infection with symptoms.
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1.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mazen Kherallahanswered
Infectious Disease 36 years experience
Porobably: After a course of antibiotics, it is possible that you may have yeast vaginitis and using antifungal applicator may help.
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3.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Maybe. maybe not: You may still have a continuing yeast infection when re-examined by a MD and a longer course of treatment may be needed.
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831 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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