A 28-year-old female asked:
Is fluconazole use for a vaginal yeast infection?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 13 years experience
Yes: Fluconazole is an anti-fungal treatment. It treats vaginal yeast infections, which are caused by candida species (yeast).
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Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 31 years experience
Fluconazole=Diflucan: There are many anti-yeast/anti-fungal cream options available w/o prescription for vaginal yeast infections. Fluconazole is a prescription one time pill for infection.
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Dr. Brian Parkanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Yes: Yes, Fluconazole is an effective oral, one dose treatment for vaginal yeast infections.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
What to do about vaginal yeast infection?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Yeast: If it’s your 1st possible yeast infection or you aren’t sure if it’s yeast – see your dr. Some tx options include vaginal cream, ointment or suppository for sev. Days (7 to 14 days sometimes). Otc meds include Monistat (miconzole), vagistat-1 (tioconazole), femstat (buoconazole), Gyne-Lotrimin or mycelex( clotrimazole). Otc meds don’t work ? See your dr. S/he may order Diflucan (fluconazole) (oral antifungal).
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Eugene Louie-Nganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Irritation: Vaginal irritation, tenderness, and external vaginal burning when urinating are the most common symptoms of vaginal yeast infection.
6.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
What are some treatments for vaginal yeast infection?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Bergeranswered
Dermatology 42 years experience
Most are rx: Oral or topical anti candidal medications.Most are prescripttion.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Causes of vaginal yeast infection?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 47 years experience
Overgrowth of yeast: Occurs after antibiotics, or associated with diabetes. Treatable with over the counter products such as gyn lotrimin or micatin (miconazole).
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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