Carteret, NJ
A 25-year-old female asked:
got a yeast infection from antibiotics. i've had diflucan (fluconazole) 4x, sometimes for many days in a row. i'm on 4th prescription now. it's not working. help!
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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 53 years experience
Candida glabrata?: Most yeast vulvovaginitis is caused by Candida albicans, which almost always responds to fluconazole (Diflucan) and related drugs. But a minority of cases are due to C. glabrata, which is resistant. Treatments that often work include vaginal creams or oral forms of itraconazole (Sporanox®), flucytosine (Ancobon®), or nystatin (several brands). Discuss with your doctor.
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield commented
Infectious Disease 53 years experience
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If your doctor is unfamiliar with treating resistant yeast infections, here's an article that you could suggest: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/779879
Oct 27, 2014
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