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I took penicillin and i got a yeast infection. is this normal?
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Very common: Antibiotics are common disruptors of the normal vaginal ph balance, and can cause overpoliferation of candidal flora, resulting in "yeast" infections. Usually, otc treatments or or Diflucan (fluconazole) anti-fungal treatments are effective to resolve symptoms.
Answered 6/25/2014
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