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Is it possible to get a yeast infection from taking amoxicillin? i've been feeling discomfort & i've been taking the pills for 2 days.
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Yes: Antibiotic use is one of the main reasons women get yeast infections.
Answered 3/6/2015
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Yes: Vaginal yeast infections do occur after taking antibiotics. Use OTC diflucan (fluconazole) or contact your doctor. Eating yogurt or taking probiotics can help. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 5/18/2016
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Yeast Vaginitis: Any antibiotic can result in a yeast infection by killing the bacteria that normally live in the vagina. This causes the pH to change and the yeast that are normally there in small numbers have a growth party. Usually a call to the doc who gave you the antibiotic will result in treatment being called into the pharmacy. If you are prone to this ask for an Rx when you get antibiotics.
Answered 3/7/2015
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