Question 1

how long does it take for monistat-1 to begin working?

Accepted Answer

U should start to : Feel better by the next day, but u can have a resistent yeast infection, there are 4 types and the most common type albicans which comprises 80% of all yeast infections should be senitive but the 3 other types  can be resistent so u would need another type of med.

Question 2

i used monistat 1 (tioconazole) the night before last and i woke up this morning still having itchiness and burning. is is okay to use another one?

Accepted Answer

It takes 5to7Days: It takes anywhere from  7 days to take full affect.If not start feeling better in couple of days.Then it is better to see your Doctor or Gynecologist as it may be resitant to monistat or it is something else
Even though the resistance to Miconazole which is in Monistat is less common but still possible.
Using another one will not help

Question 3

i used the monistat 1 (tioconazole) day treatment but i feel like maybe i should do another one? is it safe to do another? and can i use it the day after?

Accepted Answer

Cream or: vaginal suppositories/
Vaginal cream- 5 days
Vafinal suppositories- 3 days.

Question 4

hi, i really appreciate your help first of all and here'a my question does the use of monistat 1 (tioconazole) (the ovule insertion) interfere with planb one dose?

Accepted Answer

No problem: Efficacy of Plan B should not be affected by monistat.

Question 5

i used monistat 1 (tioconazole) and am seeing my long distance boyfriend in 24 hrs. we don't use condoms, can the treatment hurt either one of us?

Accepted Answer

No problem: This will not harm either of you although it might get a little messy during sexual activity.  Consider douching prior to meeting with him.

Question 6

i took monistat 1 pretty sure the over night egg one and now i have bleeding. my menstrual cycle isnt until the very end of the month but i dont know if this could have made it start sooner or if the bleeding is from the monistat?

Accepted Answer

: Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time. You may consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD. 
Consult this site.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx

Question 7

how long would one wait to have sex using condoms after using monistat 1 (tioconazole)?

Accepted Answer

24 hrs: 24 hours is recommended to give the medicine a chance to work.

Question 8

i used monistat 1 tioconazole on saturday. its sunday morning, should i wait to take a shower? i know i should go to the bathroom and pee, does that slow down the process of it working because i have to wipe?

Accepted Answer

Do as you please: What you described will not affect the effectiveness of the treatment you are taking.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Wish you good health!

Question 9

hi i believe i have a vaginal yeast infection that has spread to my rectum. i went and got monistat 1 and was wondering do i need to get two and insert one into the vagina and the other into the rectum?

Accepted Answer

: There are few if any data on effectiveness of vaginal azoles in the rectum. A better approach would be single dose oral fluconazole (Diflucan®), which would be effective at both sites.

Question 10

how long do i have to wait to shower after using monistat 1?

Accepted Answer

: Monistat is usually inserted in the vagina and should not affect a normal shower

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I used monistat 1 (tioconazole) the night before last and i woke up this morning still having itchiness and burning. is is okay to use another one?

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I used the monistat 1 (tioconazole) day treatment but i feel like maybe i should do another one? is it safe to do another? and can i use it the day after?

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Hi, i really appreciate your help first of all and here'a my question does the use of monistat 1 (tioconazole) (the ovule insertion) interfere with planb one dose?

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I used monistat 1 (tioconazole) and am seeing my long distance boyfriend in 24 hrs. we don't use condoms, can the treatment hurt either one of us?

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I took monistat 1 pretty sure the over night egg one and now i have bleeding. my menstrual cycle isnt until the very end of the month but i dont know if this could have made it start sooner or if the bleeding is from the monistat?

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How long would one wait to have sex using condoms after using monistat 1 (tioconazole)?

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I used monistat 1 tioconazole on saturday. its sunday morning, should i wait to take a shower? i know i should go to the bathroom and pee, does that slow down the process of it working because i have to wipe?

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Hi i believe i have a vaginal yeast infection that has spread to my rectum. i went and got monistat 1 and was wondering do i need to get two and insert one into the vagina and the other into the rectum?

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How long do i have to wait to shower after using monistat 1?

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