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Taking fluconazole, will pill alone treat yeast infection or do i need the over-the-counter 3 day treatment cream kit as well ? so uncomfortable :(

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Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

Yes: If you still have significant discomfort in 48 hours ,repeat meds or go to your provider.

Answered 3/1/2016

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A member asked:

Taking fluconazole, will pill alone treat yeast infection or do i need the over-the-counter 3 day treatment cream kit as well ? so uncomfortable :(

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

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