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Is there a otc pill to take for yeast infections instead of the creams?

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Dr. Nayana Trivedianswered

Internal Medicine 41 years experience

No: Diflucan (fluconazole) is Prescription Pill. There are many different OTC vaginal Antifungal cream available and they are all good.

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