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Suggest Treatment For Yeast Infection

Posted on Tue, 17 Nov 2015

Question: I have yeast infection since taking the drugs Harvoni and Ribrial trating Hep C. My doc told me to buy OTC Monistat which I bought the 1 day treatment. That was a week ago Wednesday. I still have slight itching and soreness. Is this normal and when will this disappear for good. Do I need to repeat treatment or make an appointment with my Doctor? Thanks xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Answered by Dr. Soumya (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use Monistat for a week

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns about fungal infection.

Following is my reply:

1) Monistat for one day is not going to help you much.

2) You need to use Monistat for a week. It will help in reducing the infection as well as reduce itching.

3) Even if it does not reduce after a week of Monistat use, you can use anti fungal vaginal pessaries which can be used by inserting vaginally for a week. This will reduce the infection completely.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (10 minutes later)

Since already trying the 1 day monistat can just go to the anti-fungal vaginal pessaries? Is this otc if so, what product do you suggest? Thanks xxxx

Answered by Dr. Soumya (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need to check

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am not sure if pessaries are available OTC.

Please check in nearby store. If not available you might need a prescription.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar