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How long does monistat take to cure a yeast infection

A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Philip Miller
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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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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Mccarrick
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
Can try pills for ye: The anti fungal creams can work on the outside of the vaginal lips without breeding to insert into the vagina. Also your provider can prescribe the or... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wayne Ingram
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
See a GYN MD: The foul odor suggests a different type of vaginal infection(bacterial) rather than yeast. See a GYN MD and confirm the absence of yeast and the prese... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wayne Ingram
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Itching test?: If you are still itching with the discharge, then the yeast infection is still present and needs further Rx. If not, it is the Monistat medication "le... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Powlin Manuel
Allergy and Immunology 53 years experience
Other medications!: Good morning, there are other medications such as Diflucan (fluconazole) that are prescribed by physicians if there is evidence of infection by yeas... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wayne Ingram
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Stays inside: It stays inside the vagina and "melts".
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alvin Lin
Geriatrics 32 years experience
They all do: Check out http://www.Monistat.Com/monistat-products for various Monistat options. However, since you're posting your question as a 35yo male, do reali... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Seibert
Gastroenterology 37 years experience
Yes: You will not have any interactions or difficulties while taking acidophilus and Monistat at the same time. Good luck.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Martin Bress
Internal Medicine 52 years experience
See the doctor: The first question is why you are getting recurrent yeast infections. Diabetes, antibiotics and birth control pills may increase your risk of recurren... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Often - yes.: If not responding to an otc cream- a physician may order Diflucan (fluconazole) (oral antifungal) that is taken once (occasionally needs multiple dose... Read More
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