A member asked:
Taking antibiotics, have 7 days left. very bad yeast infection. took one diflucan last night. how long for second diflucan, or start monistat too?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
Yeast creams: It is reasonable to use a topical over the counter yeast cream for more immediate relief.
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A 17-year-old member asked:
I'm taking antibiotics for a uti and i have a yeast infection. is it safe to take monistat 7 at the same time?
Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Yes it is safe: Antibiotics can alter the normal bacteria in the vagina and makes it easier for yeast to grow and cause a yeast infection.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
I am taking monistat 7 day treatment for a yeast infection developed while taking antibiotics for strep. monistat leaking a yellow/green color.normal?
Dr. Audrey Lanceanswered
Gynecology 15 years experience
Yeast infection: This is probably just normal discharge that is caused by the medication (monistat). It can cause quite a bit of discharge. You can keep using it, but ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
My vagina and anus itches, and it's irritated i been taking antibiotics for uti. 12 weeks pregnant. can it be a yeast infection? can i use monistat?
Dr. Betsy Greenleafanswered
Gynecology 24 years experience
Maybe: It can be yeast. Topical creams are better in pregnancy than oral medication. Medications generally considered safe are butoconazole, clotrimazole, ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
I started taking monistat yesterday and then got prescribed antibiotics.. can i take both?
Dr. Lori Mcnealanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 35 years experience
Antibiotics/yeast: You can take both. A probiotic such as acidophilus tablets twice daily is always good to take when on antibiotics. They contain the healthy bacteria... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
I used monistat 3 and still itching and burning... had been on two antibiotics and just finished those could that be complicating things.., what to do?
Dr. Richard Williamsanswered
Pharmacy 19 years experience
Possibly: Antibiotics can alter the bacteria that normally exist in that particular area. Another possibility may be that you are being reinfected by your sex... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
I have just taken my final pill of my antibiotic, and also purchased a generic form monistat. how long should i wait to start the monistat?
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 50 years experience
Now: Works best right at the end of the antibiotic, along with some probiotic pills for a week
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Can i completely cure a yeast infection while on antibiotics? or will it just keep it at bay? (monistat).
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 48 years experience
Can be treated: while on antibiotics; however, I do not suggest using Monistat unless you have an active infection with symptoms.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
I have mild vaginal itching & discharge. i just finished my last antibiotics pill yesterday morning, should i use monistat?
Dr. Mazen Kherallahanswered
Infectious Disease 35 years experience
Porobably: After a course of antibiotics, it is possible that you may have yeast vaginitis and using antifungal applicator may help.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
No sex for 2mos. 1.5wk ago antibiotics for bronchitis. 1wk ago, vaginal discomfort. monistat 3. improved, occ itch. repeat? something besides yeast?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Maybe. maybe not: You may still have a continuing yeast infection when re-examined by a MD and a longer course of treatment may be needed.
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