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Taking antibiotics, have 7 days left. very bad yeast infection. took one diflucan last night. how long for second diflucan, or start monistat too?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yeast creams: It is reasonable to use a topical over the counter yeast cream for more immediate relief.

Answered 7/26/2018

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I bought and used monistat 1 OTC for a yeast infection. Symptoms did not clear up so I was prescribed diflucan. I have bad abd pain. Is this normal?

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I've had a yeast infection for 5 months. I tried Monistat 1, (tioconazole) 3, & 7. I also took Diflucan & took it again 3 days later. Yet I still have the infection?

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How long should it take for a yeast infection to resolve after taking 150 mg of diflucan (fluconazole)? I've taken it and Monistat 3 and still have a little itching

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I live in China & have 2 mo. yeast infection. Monistat 7 & 2 bouts of topical metronidazole have not worked. I have 7 caps diflucan (fluconazole) 50 mg. Recommend?

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I took diflucan (fluconazole) (2nd dose) yesterday. Symptoms of the yeast infection are gone. Considering using Monistat too just to be sure. Is that a good plan ?

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