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A member asked:

What do yall suggest that i take for a reoccuring yeast infection? i have taken four of those flagila pills that doctors give but they didn't work.

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Dr. Martin Bress answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See the doctor.: Flagyl pills are not effectivenfor yeast infection if that's what you have. See the doctor and get a wet prep which will help determine whether it is a yeast infection or something else.

Answered 6/25/2014

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