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I have been prescribed amoxicillin for strep throat. i haven't finished all of my pills, however i feel much better. now i have a yeast infection due to taking the antibiotics. should i discontinue taking my antibiotics? yeast infection?

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Dr. Judith Tellerman answered

ANTIBIOTICS: This is a common event. Finish the antibiotics. Purchase Monistat 7 and take for all 7 days.

Answered 12/29/2020

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A member asked:

I have been prescribed amoxicillin for strep throat. i haven't finished all of my pills, however i feel much better. now i have a yeast infection due to taking the antibiotics. should i discontinue taking my antibiotics? yeast infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Judith Tellerman answered

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