A 19-year-old female asked:
Two days ago i was diagnosed with a yeast infection and prescribed one dose of diflucan (fluconazole). my vagina still itches and is sore. what now?
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Dr. Christina Adberganswered
Gynecology 28 years experience
Wait, and . . .: It can take anywhere from 3 to 7 days for Diflucan to make you feel better. While you're waiting, you could use some over-the-counter cream like Gyne-Lotrimin to apply on the outside, and that may be comforting. If the itching is keeping you awake, you can take a dose of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) before bed, or you can use topical 1% Hydrocortisone cream externally.
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Repeat dose: Sometimes a repeat dose of oral Diflucan (fluconazole) is required a few days after the first dose of 150mgs.
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A female asked:
Diagnosed me with a yeast infection 5 days ago and prescribed one time use of Diflucan (fluconazole) 150mg. Why is vaginal discharge is bitter to taste now?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medication Rx: The Diflucan (fluconazole) Rx treated the infection and has changed the vaginal pH in the process.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
I have a severe yeast infection. For two days i took diflucan (fluconazole) 150 mg. I was still itching and had discharge. Whats wrong?
Dr. Linda Spenceranswered
Dermatology 38 years experience
Several possibilitie: Among the possibilities:
1. Misdiagnosis. How was the yeast infection diagnosed?
2. Coexisting problem. Ii could be that you have another problem.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
How do I know my yeast infection is clearing? I was given fluconazole by my doctor and told me to put vagisil i see mucus now but it still itches
Dr. Nadine Halliburton-fosteranswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yeast infections: Usually clear within 1 day with fluconazole. It may need to be repeated. I do not recommend Vagisil as this can also change your vaginal PH and facil... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
I believe I have a yeast infection the doctor prescribed me with diflucan (fluconazole) on monday.I still have the itching and burning anything else i can do?
A Verified Doctoranswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
There r several: Over the counter meds for yeast infections.Ask ur pharmacist.If that doesn't help, u need to be seen.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Vaginal yeast infection since 6 mnths. several doses of fluconazole. infection comes back. vaginal swab +ve for fungus. used pessaries too. itching an?
Dr. David Lipkinanswered
Internal Medicine 54 years experience
Preventive treatment: Recurrent Candida vaginitis(CV) is usually due to failure to eradicate the infection rather than reinfection. Candida is part of the normal vaginal fl... Read More
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