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over the counter yeast infection treatment good or bad?

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i think i have a yeast infection because i have been itching and my discharge has an odor that almost smells like beer.. i am not totally sure but I was just wondering if it was bad to use an over the counter cream or medication if you werent totally sure it is a yeast infection. I have been taking an antibiotic for my acne for a while now and i think that may be what has caused it also i have been outside alot in the heat so that could also be a factor.

My gyno says they work great and reccommends them (and they do, I have used many times) but you have to know its def a yeast infection. There are a couple other infections that are not yeast and you have to get a prescription from your doc so it’s best to make an appt or at least just call to be 100% sure.

7 comments
  1. aLiCia Said,

    Worked for me.
    Eat yogurt with live cultures in it.
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  2. slaarwalhz Said,

    The OTC yeast infection medicine is a topical treatment. its a cream you put inside. Its fine to take. They also sell a little test that will tell you what kind of infection you have in there. Take a look in that section.
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  3. misslady233 Said,

    My gyno says they work great and reccommends them (and they do, I have used many times) but you have to know its def a yeast infection. There are a couple other infections that are not yeast and you have to get a prescription from your doc so it’s best to make an appt or at least just call to be 100% sure.
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  4. Lauren B Said,

    OTC treatments have never done anything for me.

    I’d see a doctor, just so they can make sure it’s not something else. They can also give you a pill that is so much easier to deal with than the creams.
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  5. Bluenails Said,

    Antibiotics can cause Thrush. But over the counter creams are good give you instant relief you can also get an oral tablet if you are un comfortable with apply the cream.
    Hope it helps
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  6. shortymcpretty Said,

    The antibiotic is absolutely what caused it. If it is not terribly painful, just drink lots of water and cranberry juice-try to find one that has no added sugar and eat lots and lots and lots of yogurt with live and active cultures. Those cultures are exactly what was in your body to keep everything balanced but the antibiotic kills all bacteria, even the good ones. Do the over the counter creams as a last resort because they are messy, icky, uncomfortable and did I mention icky? Also, I used Monistat cream once and had a violent allergic reaction to it. There are medications you can get from your doctor as well that will knock that right out but it’s expensive.
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  7. LittleLulu Said,

    Antibiotics have the tendency to kill all bacteria, as well as the "good" natural bacteria the body produces in that area that causes the irritations and can lead to yeast infections. The yogurt containing probiotics is a good suggestion or you could try the Acidophilus supplements from the pharmacy during the course of your antibiotic treatment.

    Using an OTC treatment is alright, but if you are going to be on this antibiotic I would suggest adding the yogurt to your diet rather than using a medication.
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