Patient Comments: Yeast Infection - Effective Treatments

What kinds of treatment have been effective for your yeast infection?

Comment from: 19-24 Female (Patient) Published: January 14

I never had yeast infections before going on “the pill,” but now I have them regularly. I take acidophilus every day, and it really helps. Also, if you're on antibiotics, eat yogurt or take more acidophilus than usual.

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Comment from: 19-24 Female (Patient) Published: December 15

I have had recurring yeast infections for years. Finally, my doctor put me on Metronidazole. You take it daily in pill form for seven days. This will work.

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Related Medications: Metronidazole

Comment from: 13-18 Female (Patient) Published: December 15

I have had 2 yeast infections in my life so far and both have responded incredibly well to medication. With the first one, I used Monistat, and it worked like a charm. With my most recent one, I used Miconazole, and it also responded well. I find that wearing loose, soft clothing decreases the amount of discomfort. Sleeping in the nude even helps; it "airs it out," so to speak.

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Comment from: justme, Female (Patient) Published: December 08

Try Miconazole. It's a brand of Monistat. It's the best. I use the three-day and on the third day, I am so happy it's gone. I was told by a pharmacist to use it the first time. It was embarrassing for me to ask her, but she was so helpful and even told me of her own experiences, which made me feel more comfortable. Now, when I'm in the aisle, and I see someone looking through boxes, I tell them to get Miconazole!

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Comment from: Need Help, 45-54 Female (Patient) Published: October 08

I have reoccurring yeast infections, and I don't enjoy sex anymore because it's very painful. I tried the pill Diflucan, and I am taking Nature's Cure. It gives me relief, but it doesn't get rid of it. I tried yogurt, and I still can't shake it. have tried a lot of medicines and spent money going back and forth to different doctors looking for a cure.

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Comment from: SydneyK, 35-44 Female (Patient) Published: May 13

I have fought yeast for years. Pine cone extract along with a low sugar, low carb diet has worked for me.

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Comment from: 45-54 Female (Patient) Published: February 13

I have been using an herbal supplement made by Azo specifically to prevent yeast infections. It works for me. I would use the miconozole for when you have an active infection, but, if you are prone to them, try the Azo Yeast.

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Comment from: thesesuck, 19-24 Female (Patient) Published: January 14

I have so much burning and discomfort! It's so embarrassing to talk about, and it lasts for too long! I have had reoccurring yeast infections for the past couple of years, and nothing seems to relieve the irritation until it's cured with medication. I try yogurt, cranberry juice, lots of water, and garlic. I find that if you get the oral pill, it's also good to get the three-day cream as well, depending on how severe the infection is.

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Related Medications: cranberry | garlic


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