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I have suffered from chronic yeast infections, likely from OCP use and a course of vancomycin I took 3 years ago. Because Monistat burned in the past, I typically turned to tioconazole 1 day. I've come to realize however, that these 1 day treatments never truly eradicate yeast fully, contributing to recurrent infections that are more resilient. I've tried literally every home remedy, to no avail (...

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i am currently pregnant and i just got this yeast infection dont think i have ever had one at least that i can remember, i bought this product that my dr told me to get and after i inserted the medication in after a few mins it started to burn and itch. i tried to clean it out and didnt get most of it but i wanted to know if the reason of why it burn was because it is killing the infection need so...

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/7/2024
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 1.0
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This product should be banned, it is the worst thing in my life. I used one day medication but it hurts too much. I have been crying almost 3 days it burns so bad & itchy

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Kiesha | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/2/2024
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 3.0
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Day 1 I had no pain when using day to there was itching and burning that I would rate a 6 because it woke me up out of my sleep day 3 same day 4 no pain so far I'm on day 5 now.

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Burning vag | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/27/2024
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 2.3
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The burning! I agree with other women who are saying something must’ve changed in the formula. I use the 7 day bc it is generally milder than the 3 or 1 day. Usually the first 1 or 2 days burn while things are still raw and there’s massive yeast die off and then it improves. This time I started at the first signs so it wasn’t that raw and shouldn’t have been that severe. Day 4 and it still burns like hell. WTF Monistat? What did you do to this stuff? It’s like kerosene in my poor vag.

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JenB | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/24/2024
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 1.7
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This caused the absolute worst burning itching pain ever. Within 15 minutes of using it, I felt like I was on fire. Nothing helped until I sat in very cold water rinsing myself off with the shower head for 20 minutes. And even then there was still some burning. Never using this brand again.

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Cefdinir | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/22/2024
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 1.0
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Always used Monistat in my past when needed & it was always soothing. I don’t know what they did to change it, but within minutes my vagina was burning like fire. Only got some relief when I poured warm salt water all over it. This stuff should be banned! It is HORRIBLE!!! What a waste of money & such pain!

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Rebecca | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/14/2024
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 2.0
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Never again! I used this years ago and had no issues. Last night was horrific! Put it in at 10 pm and woke up at 4am with my vag on fire. Thought I was having an allergic reaction but apparently this is normal?! Will go to the doctor next time!!

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itching mess | 45-54 | Female |
1/3/2024
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 1.0
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I started itching uncontrollably as soon as O put it in. I literally had to get help from my husband to help try and get this mess up out of me. It took all night for me to finally get some relief. I will never ever buy this mess again I recommend this to no one.

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Nan | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/21/2023
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 3.0
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Honestly I thought reading all of this would make me feel better but no. I’m laying in bed screaming every time I feel this burning sensation. I’m on Monistat 7, and lemme tell you, I hate my life. All because my dad thinks SCENTED TOILET PAPER AND PADS ARE CUTE! ??????? noooo sir, your daughter is in MAJOR pain. I have used this before and it’s reacted the same way. I just tough it out until I pass out. The second day is normally easy just a bit annoying when you leak. While typing this part, the burning and itching finally mellowed out. Fuck I can never do this again… I bought honey pot to help with ph balance after . Works like wonders! Take care everyone ?? good luuuckRead More Read Less

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Hell in a box | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/13/2023
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 1.7
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I want to take a back scratcher and force it up there, and scratch until my vag is obliterated. And that is not joke. This stuff should be recalled. I- the itching and burning is literally unbearable. I put it in and used the external cream around 9, by 2 in the am, my vag was in excruciating discomfort. I have never felt this before. Ive used this product once when i was 17 and it was totally fine and worked perfectly. But its like they changed the formula and im telling you right now…. Believe what you’re reading. This shit is hell in a box. Never againRead More Read Less

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Kerry | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/7/2023
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 2.7
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I have chronic yeast infections and I can’t figure out why. Typically I get a Rx for a cream and take oral fluconazole… tonight I just grabbed monistat 1 thinking I could just knock it out without bothering doctor. I was ok initially and went to bed… woke up 4 hours later yo pee and OH MY GOD. Intense pain, itching, discomfort… it’s so bad in literally writhing in pain. I tried an ice back, but it’s too far inside for that to help. I’m currently in the bath spread eagle hoping to wash this stuff out. I will never use monistat again, I’m so ridiculously uncomfortable. Please don’t do it. Yeast infections suck enough as it is… this is like best level??Read More Read Less

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Allyiha C. | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/5/2023
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 1.7
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I'm glad im not the only one who is upset about monistat vagina cream. I bought monistat 3 and 5min after using it I felt like my vagina was on fire. The burning was so intense I had to grabbed a wash cloth and run it under cold water squeeze it and slap it over my vagina to try to cool it off. The worse product i ever use no woman should ever have to suffer in this way.. Simply awful and it should be banned from the market. I'm not a fan at all.

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Anonymous347 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/3/2023
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 2.3
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Horrible horrible itching and burning. Even after my actually symptoms went away, every application was torture I had to stop after day 4. Would not use this ever again.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
10/22/2023
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 1.0
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Worst product ever, DO NOT USE!!!! I have taken this before and it was fine. This time awful burning and itching. Woke up with itching, extreme tenderness and cramps. Will not take any more doses or use this product again!

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Monostat7user | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/9/2023
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 1.7
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Thank you, ladies, for your reviews. Helped me mentally if not physically. I too have used monostat in the past with no particular memory of pain. This time, I woke up to pee and returned to bed with a crazy burning, like my vag is raw AF. After reading articles and your reviews (prob 1 hr total), it feels a little better, but I’m afraid to pee again, and I’m also afraid of tomorrow night. I’m willing to believe it’ll improve, and I also believe it has to do with the condition of the skin prior—from itching the area. Fwiw, I’d been wiping pretty hard to scratch the YI itch. And last week, I did a BV treatment (vaginally) too. So my vag is pretty destroyed rn. Hoping it gets better as the tissue recovers. ?? Much love to all of you going through this! We all deserve a prize for how much crap we put up with as women. Read More Read Less

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Nope | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/8/2023
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 1.7
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That was the worst hour of my life! I used this medication and immediately my vagina was burning!!! Not just a little bit, but to the point where I couldn’t function. Ice did very little. I had to use tampons and a peri bottle to flush out all the medication and it still burns a bit. Why is this not talked about more?!

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lawsuit | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/25/2023
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 1.0
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I am two days in to the monistat 3 treatment. Both days I had to wash the "medication" out because of intense burning pain. I will have to go to my Dr to get alternative treatment because this is not acceptable.I cannot believe this is marketed and would be happy to take part in a class action lawsuit to remove this products from being sold and to be compensated for pain and suffering.

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Patricia | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/26/2023
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 1.0
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Absolutely terrible burning and itching. Started the 7 day Monistat after a 7 day course of antibiotics for BV. I am very sorry I didn't use Vagistat again. Also why do they still use cream when everyone else uses supposities? It is very messy.

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Donotrecommmend | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/20/2023
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 1.7
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I have had chronic yeast infections since I was a kid normally I’d go in to see my OB but figured I’d just grab a Monistat 3 to avoid making an appt. Dumbest idea I’ve had in a while. The burning, itching and flaming pain kicked in within minutes of applying it. I’ve never had pain like this from OTC yeast infection medications in the past. Deepest regrets. This is pretty terrible. 10/10 Do not recommend.

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MP | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/5/2023
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 5.0
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I made it 33 years without a yeast infection. I had no idea which medicine/cream I was supposed to use so I googled it and Monistat was first on my the list. Grabbed it at the store and used it immediately after cleaning the area. I started itching worse than before I tried the medicine…it was painful and uncomfortable. Took some advil to help and within an hour, the pain and itching completely subsided. Woke up the next morning and my symptoms were still gone, thank goodness. I would buy this product again.Read More Read Less

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Texas | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/27/2023
Condition: Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva
Overall rating 3.3
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So I think the formula has changed. I've never been allergic before but today my Dr prescribed monistat 7 I picked it up. Applied after my shower before bed and omg. It burned me. Like throbbing burning. I have used this in the past maybee 2 yes ago after having my baby. But today 6 27 2023 omg something in this batch has changed. I will try tomarrow for the second application but omg this is weird.

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