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A member asked:

I have fluconazole to treat a vaginal yeast infection. will it also cure my oral thrush to?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Double duty: If the dosage is strong enough, it should.

Dr Khanna and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/14/2014

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I have a mild vaginal odor pH imbalance most likely? I have fluconazole 150 mg oral pill from last time i had a yeast infection would this help?

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I was prescribed 2 doses of 150mg fluconazole to treat a vaginal yeast infection (my second yeast infection this year). However, its only a mild infection, so is 1 pill effective enough or should I take both? If so, should I take every other day?

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My yeast infection came back. DR gave me 3 oral doses of fluconazole this time. Taken every 72hours. I have a vagina suppository leftover from previous yeast infection. Can I use BOTH at the same time for effective elimination of yeast infection?

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Had a yeast infection week and a half ago, treated with diflucan (fluconazole) and clotrimazole cream. Can too much cream cause swelling and red of the vagina lips?

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What if you take fluconazole but don't actually have yeast infection or thrush?

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