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I have a yeast infection and my dr prescribed diflucan (fluconazole) with betamicoter cream. i stopped applying the cream since 5 days. is it safe to re-use it?

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Dr. David Duncan m.d. answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: its safe, but you would need a good reason to restart it. If you are having frequent yeast infections, you might think about having some lab work done to check for diabetes.

Dr Eastburn agreed

Answered 9/3/2014

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A member asked:

I have a yeast infection and my dr prescribed diflucan (fluconazole) with betamicoter cream. i stopped applying the cream since 5 days. is it safe to re-use it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Duncan m.d. answered

Dr Eastburn agreed

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