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Could monistats cure a very sever yeast infection?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Often - yes.: If not responding to an otc cream- a physician may order Diflucan (fluconazole) (oral antifungal) that is taken once (occasionally needs multiple doses for complicated cases).

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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