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I had a uti so i was put on cephalexin 500mg tid, in which caused me to get a yeast infection. the day before i finished the antibiotic i took 150mg of fluconazole. and then today i used the monistat 1 vaginal suppository. is that okay?

Q: i had a uti so i was put on cephalexin 500mg tid, in which caused me to get a yeast infection. the day before i finished the antibiotic i took 150mg of fluconazole. and then today i used the monistat 1 vaginal suppository. is that okay?

: You can do that although one dose of fluconazole alone should be effective for the yeast vaginitis. Take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You can do that although one dose of fluconazole alone should be effective for the yeast vaginitis. Take care.

Answered 9/30/2023

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A member asked:

I had a uti so i was put on cephalexin 500mg tid, in which caused me to get a yeast infection. the day before i finished the antibiotic i took 150mg of fluconazole. and then today i used the monistat 1 vaginal suppository. is that okay?

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