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Day 7 of amoxicillin for strep got yeast infection. stopped the amoxicillin. should i be worried for complications from strep stopping it 3 days early?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Yes.: Original studies (from decades ago) demonstrated that without a full ten day course of antibiotics you remain at risk for the development of Rheumatic heart and kidney disease. This is why the health care provider instructs you to complete the full course of prescribed antibiotics. Eat yogurt for the yeast infection and use over the counter vaginal yeast treatments.

Answered 12/28/2015

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Finish the course &: You should finish the 10 day course.For yeast you can use over the counter vaginal cream or call the Doctor and get a prescription for Diflucan (fluconazole) Tablet to take at the end of 10 days course.Just one tab will cure the yeast infection

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Be very worried!: You must take all 10 days of the antibiotic to prevent the risk of rheumatic fever and of developing drug-resistant bacteria. Continue it and treat the yeast infection. Call your doc, to see if a a different antibiotic can be used. Or use otc yeast meds and take amoxicillin with 8 oz of water.

Answered 12/28/2015

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