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A member asked:

I have been taking antibiotics for 8 weeks. infection gone.i have really bad thrush on penis. thrush cream not working.will i stops pills.14 pills lef?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No!: Don't stop your antibiotic pills; i assume they were prescribed for a reason! you can discuss with your doctor about adding on a systemic antifungal, like fluconazole, for treatment of the thrush. They should see it as well to make sure it is thrush.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/31/2013

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