Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Im diabetic and i have a yeast infection, i know this is common. i read boric acid suppositorys are good for it. is this true? do i need prescription?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Vaginal yeast: Boric acid is a white, crystalline chemical substance that has antifungal and antiviral properties. It is used in various prescription pharmaceutical products and is also available without a prescription. Some experts now recommend vaginal boric acid capsules as a treatment option for vaginal yeast infections.
Answered 6/12/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Getting yeast infections as a type 2 diabetic male? Is this common? Supplements to prevent this?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What are some of the common brands for Nystatin? Asking for vagina suppositories for persistent yeast infection. (Candidas glabrata?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm a male and feel like I may have developed a yeast infection in my anus. Is it safe to insert a vaginal monistat suppository in there? Thank you.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm using creams, but my yeast infection is not going away, can I get a oral pill to take, that's over-the-counter without prescription?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Before you all say see a doctor, I'm here just for advice. I wanted to know how can I naturally treat a yeast infection that comes from diabetes.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Good idea to use boric acid suppositories for yeast infections?
What is the best OTC yeast infection medication? If I know it's yeast for sure, is taking OTC just as good as getting an prescription from my doctor?
I have a never ending yeast infection. How common are yeast infections with diabetes?
Is it safe to use acid boric suppositories long term ( one to twice a week) for recurrent yeast infection?
Good day. With regards to a yeast infection, what medication would you recommend as an alternative to Flucanozole? Without a prescription
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
