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Yeast infection and monistat stings. doc suggested using vagisil too. i used extra strength benzocaine 20% 6 or 7 times today. is that dangerous?
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Ask for diflucan (fluconazole): If topical Monistat stings, then it may be better to ask your clinician to prescribe oral Diflucan (fluconazole) for your vaginal yeast infection. Overuse of topical Benzocaine can cause skin irritation. Given your age, if your symptoms persist, ask your clinician to re-evaluate you for atrophic vaginitis - due to estrogen deficiency, and often mistaken for a yeast infection.
Answered 2/19/2015
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Stop benzocaine!: Please talk to your doctor and stop using the benzocaine! this medicine can be absorbed and can have major side effects. Talk with your doctor now!
Answered 9/28/2016
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