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 5  Cronic Yeast Infections I have used Monistat for years (25 or so). I have never had ANY bad side effect at all. It has been a god send for me, seems how I have such troubles with yeast. Both of my daughters, have also used Monistat without any problems. I would suggest if you are new to using Monistat, maybe try putting a small amount in first to see if you are going to have a bad reaction. Personally, I think it's a wonderful OTC drug. F 49 7 days 2/6/2010
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 2  yeast infection very Intense burning and swelling. I will never use it again. Now I use topical yogurt, acidophilus pills, and a product from the health food store called "Yeast Away". It works for me. The only reason I didn't give Monistat a "1" rating is because it does seem to kill the yeast infection. F 56 7 days 2/6/2010
 3   1st night using monistat 3. 5 minutes after application, while lying down as recommended to reduce leakage, my vagina is on FIRE. intense itching & irritation more so than the yeast infection alone. almost unbearable. monistat, more like MONSTERstat! after reading these reviews, it seems the pain reduces and your body adjusts to the treatment, so hopefully this becomes more tolerable. good to know this is a normal reaction! F 25 1/30/2010
 1  Yeast Infections Intense Burning and itching. I would have rather suffered through the yeast infection than to go through this treatment My boyfriend called the poisen control center because it was so horrid that I was in the bathtub crying terribly and doing whatever I could to get it out of me. It was awful! I have used the stuff that is prescribed before and have never felt that. THe doctor at poison control told me that I must have been sensitive to it and to syringe it out and take IBprofen and benadryl. I would never recomend this to anyone! F 23 1 days 1/30/2010
 1  Slight yeast infection Intense burning, non-itching turned to a horrible itching feeling. I had a slight yeast infection from a cut on my inner wall, so I stupidly used Monistat 1 to clear it up in a day or so to nip it in the bud. Dumbest damn thing I've done. I woke up in the middle of the night, clawing at myself in pain from this horrible crap! Not only is the burning fairly intense, the itching is unbearable! I had no itching or burning at ALL prior to using the Monistat, and now it's like I have a small fire burning in my vagina along with several rosebushes scratching the crap out of me! I would NOT recommend this, I've used Monistat before and I did NOT have this reaction to it - but it's been 3 years between using it. I can't go to sleep, I feel like crying and I would have rather gotten a damn yeast infection at this point! F 24 1 days 1/20/2010
 5  Yeast Infection Itchiness This was my first yeast infection ever, I didn't go to the doctor to get it diagnosed I just had my mom buy me the monistat because I was in such discomfort. It took me a few days to realize what it was though because I had never experienced this, but I bought monistat 7 and started using it the same day I started my period, I also ate yogurt with live cultures in it twice a day for the first 2 or 3 days of treatment. Last night was my last dosage and the itchiness from my yeast infection is completely gone. I started feeling relief the first night and by the 3rd night it kind of felt like a faint itch, now its non existent. I hope I never get another yeast infection but if I do, I would definitely use this product again. I guess the only bad thing I can say about this product is I notice the cream still comes out a few days after and it hurt a little bit when I inserted the applicator. Besides that its perfect! F 20 7 days 1/7/2010
 3  yeast infection intense burning, itching. i've taken monostat 7 before and had very little discomfort with it at all, the only problem being the hard plastic applicator. however, i became sexually active about a week ago and presumably, my obgyn believes, i received a yeast infection shortly there after. i am on my second round of monostat and couldn't believe the itching and the burning the first night. i had to wash out all (or most) of the medicine, mostly the external cream which seemed to cause severe irritation. finally after guilt-tripping myself about dying from this yeast infection (haha) i reapplied the internal medicine, which is the cream, and found that i had very little discomfort. i took it a step further and only applied a LITTLE of the external cream, and am sitting somewhat comfortably now. that "warming" sensation is pretty pleasant, actually. for first time users: don't slather on the external cream until you know how sensitive you are to it. F 19 1 days 1/5/2010
 1  itching and burning I started feeling itching and burning around clit and vagina... so I got the monistat 1, ... it was terrible... the itching and burning increase.. I could no sleep for two days... this is my 3rd day.. it is a kind of mild.. but every once in a while I feel like trying to start again.... besides, I feel like sick, a mild headache, waist pain.. like I am getting a period, but I am not. I will never, never, and never tried this product again. I am organic consumer, and just thought I should have get a natural product. M 45 1 days 1/3/2010
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 2  Yeast Infection immediate itching and burning. No question about it. Will try to hang in there hoping for some relief. F 35 1 days 1/1/2010
 5  yeast infection from antibiotics mild burning first night the first night it was a mild burn for a while but shortly subsided. i was able to sleep i am on my second day which i felt no burning and im very pleased F 17 7 days 12/21/2009
 3  Yeast Infection I have taken Monistat 3 for yeast infections with no side effects whatsoever. But when I knew I had a minor one, I decided to take Monistat 1 instead. Three days later, I had a pink discharge that eventually became heavier on the fourth day. Some minor cramping (oh, and I am no-where near my period as I had it two weeks prior and am on birth control). Would recommend using Monistat 3 instead. Think Monistat 1 is too harsh on the body. F 25 1 days 12/8/2009
 4  Vaginal Yeast Infection Mild burning Monistat 7 is definitely better then Monistat 3.I used Monistat 3 the last time I had a yeast infection. When I applied the first dose it felt like my vagina was on fire, but the next 2 nights I felt no burning. Now I have another yeast infection because of stress and I am about to start my period. I am using Monistat 7 and I have no painful side affects at all. There was burning the first dose but it wasn't as intense as the Monistat 3. I started to feel some relief on the 2 day. Definitely get Monistat 7. It is not as concentrated as 1 or 3. F 19 3 days 11/18/2009
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 4  slight yeast infection As soon as I inserted the cream (did the 3 day one) it was intense burning, itching, warmth...I was about to go crazy so I came on this site and saw similar reactions. However, I have come to the conclusion that I'm sure it's tingly because it's working and I'll see tomorrow if it isn't as bad. It REALLY sucks but I'm sure it's a wait it out thing. I also had BLEEDING which was scary to me but it could have been from when I inserted it because it's a hard plastic and I noticed some blood at the end so I could have accidentally hit the wall too hard or something. Itched more when I stand but also more leaked out so I probably should have just been laying down. I was scratching and itching constantly thru my underwear which is pretty gross but I literally couldn't help it. I ended up dabbing the relief cream alllll over (way more than they recommended) after 30 mins of itching and this actually helped A TON!!! Even though the burning/itching seemed to be more inside, who knows. Now I feel like I'll be able to sleep. It just sucks because my yeast infection wasn't that bad and I think starting to go away on it's own but wanted to make sure it went away so it sucks that my symtoms had mostly vanished yet now they're back in full swing! the box DOES say itching, burning may occur when you first apply so this shouldn't be anything shocking. F 23 1 days 11/11/2009
 3  yeast infection after antibiotics menstrual like bleeding No pain other then the horrible pain already had from yeast infection. I bought generic because it cost about 1/3 price but i am bleeding slightly more than spotting and thats a first. Gonna get pill but it helped relieve the awful itching. F 31 2 days 10/30/2009
 3  Yeast Infection Itching I felt slight itching and burning. It is quite messy too. F 28 1 days 10/25/2009
 2  antibiotic caused yeast infection omg i actuatly took monistat 1. iv taken monistat 3 and 7 and believe me those are calmer side effects then monistat 1. once i took monistat 1 after 2 1/2 hours when the medicine desintigrated i experienced more intense itching then before when i had the yeast infection alone. iv read everywhere online and it seems like this is a common side effect. i hope for the best i hope these symptoms are gone by tomorrow dont try monistat 1. monistat 3 and 7 are better because their dose isnt as high. if anything go to your doctor and ask for the oral pill works way better and no itching!!! F 19 1 days 10/7/2009
 5  Monistat 7 external cream Warming sensation. I am on a two week course of amoxicillin for a dental situation, and at about the 7 day mark I realised a vaginal sensitivity had turned into an increasingly unbearable burning, itching soreness that got to the point of keeping me awake at night. So yesterday I got vagisil, which barely took the edge off. Then last night I bought the Monistat 7 and cautiously applied only the external cream (kit comes with tube of 2% cream, along with the higher strength inserts), just to be on the safe side! Within less than an hour, my condition transformed into a warm sensation - completely removing the former burning and itching, but still sensitive. I re-applied a couple times during the night as I got up to go to the bathroom, which helped each time. I have another week to go on the anti-biotics - without Monistat I don't know if I could have continued. Tonight I'll def start with the actual inserts. A lot of people may have a sensitivity to Monistat but for me it is just what I needed. F 43 1 days 9/4/2009
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 4  yeast infection I developed a vaginal yeast infection following a 10-day treatment on Flagyl for a uterine abscess, menopause-related. (Flagyl also gifted me with oral thrush, which has been a bear to get rid of.) I know from my past use that Monistat-7 always burns me like fire for the first 36 hours of treatment. I was prepared for that. Using the product before bedtime, then taking Advil PM or Ambien, got me through the worst of those side effects, and occasionally an ice cube wrapped in a wet paper towel applied to external areas. By Day 3, I had no burning or itching, and for the remaining days of treatment, just a little "warmth" after applying the external cream. I seem to be rid of the yeast problem now. When I was a younger woman and more prone to yeast infections, I tried a lot of those 1-day and 3-day treatments (including Monistat-3) and they were rarely sufficient treatment to get my system back to normal. I go with the "7" because it has always knocked out the yeast for me. With the shorter treatments, I've endured relapses. And that one-day, solitary oral pill--fluconazole? Useless in my experience! I find that a couple days of significant discomfort and mess on the Monistat 7 cream is worth the cure. I've also found that taking an oral capsule daily of 50 billion cultures (lactobacillus and bifidobacteria strains) assists the body in getting its yeast/bacteria balance back, particularly if that was thrown out of whack by antibiotics. I use a refrigerated product, from a health food store, called "Ultimate Flora Vaginal Support." Seems to help. F 55 7 days 8/22/2009
 1  yeast infection This is ridiculous!! Last time I used Monstat this occurred too but I thought it was the external cream... turns out its the product in general. I have so much burning and itching going on that i cannot sleep.. I have put a hot washcloth on there so much and scratched so much that its causing me to bleed down there. Finally i took 2 benedryl ... hopefully in a few minutes I will be able to ignore the incredible discomfort this product has caused. DONT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!! unless of course you enjoy burning and itching..... :( F 22 1 days 8/20/2009
 3  yeast infection Intense burning, but the itching has stopped (tried using just Azo pills this morning, but didn't do the trick). Worse burning when I stand up. I bought the 1 dosage day/night treatment, and pray to GOD that this one treatment works! F 27 1 days 8/15/2009
 4  Yeast infection Severe itching and burning and slight pain. I purchased the $18 Monistat 1 day treatment that comes with 1 ovule, 5 cooling wipes and a tube of cream. The first night that I took it I did not experience any side effects right away because I read some of these terrifying comments right after I inserted the ovule. I took 2 Advil PM after reading some of these horror stories and by the time the side effects started I was fast asleep. In the morning however, I felt horrible itching and burning! I went to work and was ok and then I got home and the itching and burning was still there. The 2nd day, I stil had terrible itching, burning and some pain. 3rd day, decreased side effects but still itching and burning. 4th day symptoms decreased significantly but still a slight itchy feeling when I wipe after using the restroom. I feel so much better though. I would go through the severe burning and itching all over again to experience the comfort I have now that the yeast infections appears to be going away. I still use the cream and will continue to use it until it's gone. I reccommend Monistat 1 day treatment to anyone who wants to get over a yeast infection which alone is a horrible feeling. Go through the pain, be patient, you will feel better but it does take time. F 27 1 days 7/24/2009
 5  Chronic yeast infection. Burning and itching the first 2 nights, as stated on the box. but positive feedback. I've had a yeast infection going on for about 3 months now, I've been trying home cures, and nothings worked, I try to stay away from medication as much as possible, but I must say, Monistat 7 was a life saver for me. The first 2 nights, it wasn't fun, I experienced burning and iching, but it wasn't any worse than the infection its self, my mother who is a nurse says it burns when first taking it, because its killing the infection and washing it out, which is why iching can happen, but I noticed, after the first two days the burning stopped, and so did the iching, I'm on day 6 now, and I'm pretty sure my infection is gone. I'm very happy with this product and would use it again, because after having a long painful yeast infection, Im finally comfortable. I would take two days of mild burning and iching than a yeast infection anyday! F 21 6 days 7/15/2009
 4  Monistat 1 for yeast infection I have read all the reviews and was SCARED but had already bought the item. I used it last night and have not experienced any side effects thus far. None of the itching and burning or pain that others stated. It's true each person is different and will just have to take a chance and try it before dismissing it. It is working so far and I am very pleased. F 28 1 days 7/10/2009
 1  yeast infection Oh my goodness. So I started noticing my yeast infection symptoms and went to go get monistat3. Never used the 7. But anyway..not even 5 minutes after the cream is incerted I had to try and try and get it out. I couldn't sit still in bed the itching and burning was so irritating that it was inturrupting my sleep. My YEAST INFECTION isn't that bad! ugh. I won't ever use this product again. Long live the vagisil cream that helps the burnning and itching. M 20 7/9/2009
 1  yeast infection intense itching, burning I used the 1-day ovule and within 10 minutes, I was on fire. eventually, I used a vinegar and water douche to irrigate all of the medicine out. I think that the formula has been changed! F 37 0.5 days 6/22/2009
 3  yeast infection slight burning sensation, itching, abdominal pressure I had my 1st yeast infection about a year and a half ago and was given the pill and Diflucan from my gyno which worked wonders! This time, I got what felt like a really bad yeast infection but just didn't have the time to go see anyone so I decided to take the Monistat 1-day ovule. After reading the ratings here, I was so freaked out but it actually was not that bad at all. I took it right before bedtime and felt a little bit of a burning sensation and itching. The burning was gone by morning, but it continued to itch and leak and felt some abdominal pressure for about 2-3 days afterwards. But now, about a week later, the infection is much better! The people who have had a really bad experiences here may have an allergy or something. F 28 1 days 6/18/2009
 1  yeast infection, mild Extreme burning and itching once the capsule contents dissolved and reached labia. I tried the three day pak. First night I experienced severe itching / burning. Second night I went to bed immediately after application and was fine (contents had not leaked externally). I woke up at 2 am to urinate and intense burning was felt immediately. I've used the product previously without any problem. I'm assuming I've developed a sensitivity and won't be using it again. F 45 2 days 6/16/2009
 1  Yeast Infection Major burning, itching, and pain for several hours. If you have health insurance, skip the over-the-counter stuff and go see your doctor. First of all, Monistat is expensive - I paid $18+ for the one ovule treatment; and the side effects aren't worth it. Diflucan, a one-dose oral prescription medication, is much less invasive and has no horrible side effects! I will never buy over-the-counter yeast infection medication again!!! F 32 1 days 6/15/2009
 4  constant Yeast infection NONE it was amazing. I had no side effects and used to have pretty much of a chronic infection for about 6 years on and off!! its been about 4 months since i tried it and i have only used it once. My infection has not come back yet and even if it did, i would be happy that atleast i can go 5-6 months without an infection, compared to before, im in great shape!! im in love. F 20 6/12/2009
 4  Yeast Infection, wanted to die! first night intence itching and some burning. My yeast infection started about 4 days before i finally decided to use monistat 7. at first i didnt think i had a yeast infection and after the third day i knew it was one, it was so bad by that time. and i was embarrassed to purchase monistat but me and my boyfriend went to walmart and got it, about five minutes after applying the cream before i went to bed it itched a lot and started burning a little. when i woke up that morning, i felt fine. I took it again last night and no side effects! i feel so much better, but still am going to take it for the whole 7 days!!! it defiantly works, because before i took it i seriously wanted to die and now i feel good as new. F 19 3 days 5/16/2009
 1  Suspected Yeast Infection Horrible burning and itching immediately upon use! I've used Monistat products in the past with no problem, but the last time was probably 10-12 years ago. Not sure if they've changed their formula, or if it's me that's changed, but I will NEVER use this product again! The burning and itching was so intense I though I would jump out of my skin. And of course, once the medication is in there...can't get it out easily. I finally inserted a tampon, hoping that it would help absorb the medication. This brought enough relief that I could relax a little bit, but it still took several hours for me to feel "normal" again. My advice to anyone that has never used Monistat before is to try some of the cream EXTERNALLY first to test for sensitivity. It seems, from reading the comments here, that women either love it or absolutely hate it. F 44 1 days 5/12/2009
 4  Yeast Infection I have so far not experienced any side effects I am only 15 years old so i am pretty young and this is my first yeast infection. I am using Monistat 7 and i seem to have no problems going on in fact i feel better than what i have been. So the people that have used this product and have had severe itching or something else... well it just doesn't decide with your body well. So use another product. F 15 7 days 5/3/2009
 1  yeast infection Burning, pain, intense itching OMG! The first night I literally thought I would go crazy with the intense itching! Then the burning. I used the 3 day pack that comes with the cooling wipes, cream and ovules. The cream made the outside of my vagina burn like crazy and then the unbearable itching started. The cooling wipes were nice though but didn't stop the pain. My mistake was inserting the ovule. Within a few minutes I thought I was going crazy with the itchy burning sensation. I thought maybe my infection was really bad and it was attacking it. I cried and hubby said to wash it off but I grit my teeth and made it thru the night. Next morning the itching was unbearable again and then burning. That night tortured myself again with another ovule. The itching subsided a tiny bit but still unbearable. Third night itching and burning again. I don't know if I have an allergic reaction or what but I litterally wanted to rip out my vagina with the itching! I would have gone to ER if I wasn't so embarrassed! I also tried Vagistat and it didn't burn (the one day treatment box) but it also didn't cure the problem and the box is huge and it is so embarrasing to walk up to register with this huge billboard "I have a yeast infection everyone" box! I was just hoping there wasn't a price check needed! I go to my doc in a day or two to get another type of treatment as I can't stand the itching and nothing is helping F 47 3 days 4/17/2009
 3  Yeast Infection Painful itching and burning about five minutes after taking it. F 21 1 days 4/15/2009
 5  Yeast Infection I have used Mon7 several times. My 1st time I had a yeast infection, it was severe. I purchsed the "Suppository" 7-day treatment & the yeast infection was cured. I've had 2 other infections since then. This time my cycle came on (I THOUGHT it was an infection) I got the "cream" version of Mon-7. Immediately it burned intensely! Also, I washed myself so much, I was "too dry" & irritated to be inserting the applicator & cream, I started burning as soon as the applicator touched me. I stopped the Mon7, took it back & got some vagisil cream. After my cycle, I thought the "infection" was still present because intense itching & burning. I tried Mon-7 again figuring my cycle & over washing caused the bad reaction, not the product. I found the 3-day "Suppository" version again & went to using it. THERE WERE NO SIDE EFFECTS. My gyn doesn't believe I had a yeast infect. to begin w/, probably just irritation. When I "Self Diagnosed" I caused worse problems than before. However, I too wonder if they have changed something I their products. Fot my last 3 infections I searched for the "Suppository" version which worked so well for me in the past. I feel like the cream doesn't do as well as the original. F 29 3 days 4/3/2009
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 4  yeast infection some intensified burning and itching, but thats normal for a short time as explained in the directions. just hang in there... i've only ever had 2 yeast infections, and both times i used monistat 1. i used it last night and woke up this morning feeling so much better! the only complaint i could possibly think of is the feeling of the medication coming out for a couple days. but i would rather feel that then the burn and itch of an infection. monistat 1 is a little pricey, but so worth it. i wouldn't trust any other brand. if you're unsure about using it, however, see your doctor first. good luck girls! F 21 1 days 3/25/2009
 4  Yeast Infection I'm on my third night with the medicine (taking my third dose tonight), and today I felt a little nauseated and had a fever of 100.5. I am pregnant too. I have had Gastric Bypass (two years out), and usually if I have an excess amount of mucous built up in my stomach, I get nauseated, feverish, and I end up vomiting. Sure enough, it was mucous that was built up (this was after I ate too), and after I vomited, my fever is starting to go down, and I'm not nauseated any more. So, since I've had these symptoms before I was pregnant, and before I started the Monistat 7, I know the symptoms are not from the medicine. After the first nights dose, the next day I felt more burning when I urinated. I am using the Combo Pack with the external cream and the internal cream. After my second dose, I am able to urinate with hardly any burning. I'm confident that Monistat 7 will continue to work and get rid of the yeast infection. This is my first yeast infection too. I'm 38 years old, and let me tell ya...this is no fun. LOL I am grateful there are meds out there to help with this. I'm taking the Monistat 7 brand name. Just remember, everybody's body is different and will react to medicine differently. Continue to monitor yourself while taking this medicine and any other medicine. Sometimes what's right for one person, may not be right for another. F 38 2 days 3/8/2009
 4  yeast infection while pregnant slight burning the first nights After reading all the comments on this website I was really scared taking monistat 7. However I wanted to get rid of my infection asap and talking to the pharmacist he strongly recommended this product. So the first nights I gotta admit the burning and itching increased every time I applied it. Then I stopped using the so called soothing cream but still took the internal cream. The burning stopped, my sore skin healed AND I got rid of the nasty yeast infection. I'm sure, different women will experience different side effects but for me none of these horror stories became true! F 23 7 days 2/20/2009
 1  self diag YI terrible, horrible burning and itching all around vulva after using applicator with cream. I used the CVS brand equivalent to Monistat 3. Tonight is the 1st night and it's been 1.5 hours so far and this horrible feeling has not gone away. I want to go to sleep already! F 33 1 days 2/9/2009
 1  yeast infection Horrific burning and itching after insertion of the product (monistat 3). I stopped taking Monistat 3 two days ago. Since then, I have had unbearable abdominal pain. F 29 3 days 2/3/2009
 5  I had a self diagnosed yeast infect Slightly warm sensation. That's all!!! Nothing like you all are describing I had to leave a positive comment here.. I used Monistat 3 with the suppositories that you inserted with the applicator. I did it right before I went to bed. After hearing all the horror stories..YOU GUYS HAD ME SCARED STIFF..but I was so uncomfortable i said wth.. I felt nothing.. nothing but a lil warming sensation. So I just had to come here and express my relief.. I'll give u an update on how it goes for the 2nd, and 3rd day. F 23 1/31/2009
 1  yeast infection Okay so a long time ago I got diagnosed a yeast infection they gave me sone cream not sure if it was monistat but my now I got itchy so I said I have a yeast infection. My boyfriend bought me monistat 7. The firsty night I put the cream in I was fine felt a lil better, the third day during the day I felt better but still wanted to put the creaam in b4 I went to bed to not mess up the 7 day thing, after I put it in I felt worse itching so bad and burning. I hate this medicine, ran to the shower to occupy me from the pain and discomfort F 21 3 days 1/29/2009
 1  Yeast Infection Slight bleeding, burning. I took the Walgreens version and was horrified to see light pink in my discharge after only one night. I have read Colloidal Silver works wonders, as it does for HPV. Presto, gone! Inject ultra pure Colloidal Silver up your vagina and go to sleep. I use a sterile syringe WITHOUT the needle. Colloidal Silver is so soothing and is the best natural antibiotic in existence. Every woman should be told about it. Find a quality brand online and you will be amazed at the results. F 54 1 days 1/24/2009
 5  Mild yeast infection None! I was afraid to use this product after reading the horror stories, but I wanted to leave a POSITIVE comment for others who are researching this product before using it. F 21 3 days 1/20/2009
 1  Yeast infection I was taking Monistat 3 day course. Within minutes after insertion of first dose, I had severe burning & itching . . . much worse than the infection. It has been about an hour since taking it, and the effects have only slightly subsided. I will not take the other 2 doses, and will NEVER buy this product again. F 52 1 days 1/12/2009
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 5  Yeast infection while pregnant The only side effect i had is on the first night i used the cream the itching increased rapidly but subsided by morning It the best and safest cream i recommend for pregnant women who as suffering from a yeast infection and for those females who are certain they have a yeast infection and want to self treat themselves F 19 7 days 1/3/2009
 3  Yeast Infection Burning and Itching. I have used the ovual in the past and I thought that I was going to die. the burning was so bad and I sweld so bad that the cream would come out. But the 7 treatment isn't that bad. still a little burning and itching but it is much better then the ovual. F 23 2 days 1/2/2009
 1  Monistat 3 Horrible itching, redness, swelling--worst I have ever experienced. Have had yeast infections in the past and used a monistat product but i will never use monistat 3 again--the pain of the product is far worse than the pain of the yeast infection. F 45 6 days 12/11/2008
 5  Yeast infection None...maybe a slight warmness but that could have been the infection itself I had no problems with Monistat 1 and I would take it again. I agree with another poster that, while I believe that the majority of posters on this page have had the symptoms that they describe, their stories should be taken with a grain of salt. I don't think that bad symptoms are at all the norm...most people who have had no reaction to the medication would not go out of their way to post a positive review (i.e., no news is good news). If you're like most women, Monistat 1 will probably help you rather than hurt you. F 37 1 days 12/8/2008
 1  yeast infection Horrible itching, burning and abdominal pain and bloating. I used this cream once many years ago and don't recall having this type of reaction. Thank goodness for this site and for the web. I didn't understand why this was so painful so Googled the name of the medicine and my reaction which lead me to this site. I read the reviews and raced to the tub to wash it off. I've tried the apple cider vinegar tub soak and it helps. I'm sticking to home remedies from now on. F 43 2 days 11/25/2008
 1  Yeast Infection Intense itching and burning A few people have said that if we're feeling intense itching and burning that it must be the actual infection and not the medication. However, once you experience it, YOU KNOW! I had a yeast infection for a few days before I bought Monistat. I inserted the ovule at night and as soon as it started coming out, I felt the most horrific itching I'd ever had. I did everything I could to get all the medication out but it didn't work. I stayed awake and squirmed for hours. But it was very obvious that the symptoms I felt were caused by the medication. After a few hours, they subsided enough that I was able to sleep. And in the morning, I still had that yeast infection! F 21 1 days 11/24/2008
 1  yeast infection severe inflamation, burning, bright redness. Advanced as I got to Day 4 - then spread to rest of body. Blistering, inflammed rash from kness to mid chest. Had to go on steriod pack. I have used it in the past with no side effects. Dr said its just something I will have to watch out for. Problem with these side effects is that until it spreads to far outside the genital area, you don't realize that its not a SEVERE yeast infection. F 40 4 days 11/23/2008
 1  yeast infection I never had any bad reactions to any medicine, until today. I swear my vagina was on fire. It burnt so bad i wanted to scream. I don't recomend this medicine. It is so painful, worse then the infection itself. F 21 1 days 11/21/2008
 5  3rd yeast infection No side effects other than normal discharge of the medicine. I think because I was sick this past week and then proceeded to indulge in excessive amounts of sugar this happened. Prior to purchasing the monistat I used plain yogurt as a cream and that helps ALOT with itching and burning (even if it is messy) it makes me feel better that I don't have a pharmaceutical plant on my vag. ALSO: I've read repeated yeast infections can be symptoms of diabetes and various sexually transmitted diseases. Please consult a doctor if this your first yeast infection! F 22 1 days 11/17/2008
 1  Yeast infection It was terrible!!! I found out I was pregnant, the same day I was diagnosed with a sinus infection. Because of the antibotics, I got a yeast infection. I bought the 3 day treatment, which is what the dr told me to do. WOW!!! I experienced major burning!! I was so paronoid because this is my first pregnancy as well that I went to the ER on day 2 of the burning. Everytime I inserted it, I felt like I was burning inside out.. even at the ER I was told to finish the treatment. It has been a week, and I itch from time to time but to me, the er bill, and all that burning was not worth it. F 27 3 days 11/17/2008
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 1  yeast infection severe burning, inflammation, throbbing, and itching I can't believe all these comments--I could've written any one of them! Something is definitely wrong with this product when so many women have experienced the same severe reactions. We all need to band together and voice our concerns to Monistat--they need to be held ACCOUNTABLE! F 41 1 days 11/17/2008
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 2  yeast infection extream burning and itching, so bad i could sit still.. also my body started to itch all over. I'm really confused, because i took the 3 day treatment monistat, number 1 i believe. The first 2 times I took it, it didn't effect me badly. This third time did.. i don't get it. Also i've been having cramp like pains.. if anyone can inform about this.. please email me. F 16 3 days 10/25/2008
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 1  yeast infection The worst pain and burning and bleeding and swelling, both external and internal. I used Monistat years ago and never had any issues like this, and had to run to the shower to scrub the stuff off due to how unpleasant this was. I am not a gadfly at all - but the executives of the pharmaceutical companies should try this a few times to see why people provide such negative feedback. I will NEVER use it again, much worse than the symptoms of the original infection! DO NOT USE THIS STUFF. F 47 2 days 9/16/2008
 1  Yeast Infection Severe Itching I have had several yeast infections since my teens. Within the last few years, when I take Monistat 7 it causes extreme itching and irritation. It used to not do this. Wonder if my body is somehow rejecting it now? Have to scratch my crotch with a towel until it is completely swollen to get any relief. It's horrible. It happens when the cream starts to leak out. I have found that if put it in right before bed, so it doesn't leak out, there's a better chance of not going through the itching as bad. Last night I put in a half dose and it itches less. It always gets rid of the yeast infection even if its agony doing it. Wish there was a better product for yeast. It's still itching after 3 days. Will probably stop taking it today...am taking probiotics and hope they will do the trick. F 36 3 days 9/16/2008
 2  Yeast Infection Burning I have used Monistat 7 before and it never bothered me. The 2nd time, when it drained out I felt horrible burning. I would have rather not taken anything. It was very painful and I am confused why it never happened the first time. F 20 1 days 8/28/2008
 2  yeast infection intense burning My doctor diagnosed me with a yeast infection and I took the oral pill. It seemed to clear it up, however, only 3 weeks later it reoccurred. I thought I would try using this product since I wasn't going to see my doctor for another 4 days. After inserting the cream, it started to burn slightly and the burning increased in intensity. It is day 1 of the treatment and I won't be doing day 2!!! I will wait the 4 days and try the oral pill again. It does say in the leaflet "While side effects are rare, sometimes a temporary increase in redness, itching or burning can occur at the start of the treatment." I am not willing to believe that it will feel better tomorrow because this is terrible. I can't sleep. F 34 7 days 8/25/2008
 1  Mild yeast infection HORRENDOUS side effects -- itching like I could never imagine, burning, swelling and redness of the entire vaginal area. Chills and overall bodily discomfort, brought on by the intense and outrageous itching. I am thrilled to have found this site, because I thought I had some sort of awful parasite or something. I have a mild yeast infection caused by antibiotics, so last week used the Monistat 1-day ovule treatment. This did not cause major itching or burning (mild itching for a few minutes); but it also didn't quite cure the infection. My mother in law, a nurse, suggested I try the 3-day treatment, so I used the first dose of internal cream tonight and I thought I was going to need to go to the ER. The itching and burning was so severe, I thought I could potentually claw out my vagina. I sat in the tub with some warm water and baking soda (per a rec from this site), but am still not finding relief. It is getting sloooowly better, but now I am afraid I will be up all night. I have used Monistat 2-3 times in previous years and NEVER had this problem. Is there something new in it now??? I could not live through this experience again!! F 37 1 days 8/25/2008
 2  AWFUL AWFUL yeast infection. This is my first yeast infection and it is EXTREMELY itchy and burning. I couldn't even sleep because it was so painfully irritating...so I desperately took a bus to the mall because I wanted relief fast and didn't feel like looking for my health card and waiting for a doctor's appointment. It was just to painful. So I bought monistat 3....I inserted the cream into myself and I felt no burning, it even got all over the outside of my vagina...and still no burning (other than the burning from my yeast infection). It is now 13 hours later and the itching is gone (sorta) but WOW...there is a strange burning inside of me now...it's really uncomfortable. It feels like fire...and I am actually panicking right now. I have these little red bumps now too...there are on my lower legs (out of all places)..I guess I must be allergic or something. It actually did relieve some of the itching though...so it's like a win/lose situation. I will not be taking anymore monistat and am just going to go to t F 22 1 days 8/24/2008
 3  Yeast Infection-1st Time self diag The first day it made me feel worse than the infection itself. It was burning and itching to the extreme and it was hours before the burning and itching went away. Day two was a bit better. Side effects were mild. The third day there was no longer any burning and itching feeling inside when inserting the product. I'm on my fourth day. I seem to be getting better, but it does still itch around the outter area and the external cream provided does not really work as well as I expected. Hopefully everything will be all cleared by day seven. F 27 4 days 8/22/2008
 1  Yeast infection Took the 1 dose ovule. Severe burning woke me at 2:17 a.m. Felt like my skin had been scalded. Took pain medicine, a warm bath to try and wash off (unsuccessfully)so now it is almost 4 a.m. and I am still in horrible burning pain. By morning I will have to decide whether to go to the ER. Can't believe I paid a lot of $$ to create this agony. The cure was worse than the disease. There needs to be an antidote included for people with this bad reaction. The middle of the night is no time to be crying in pain. F 54 1 days 8/21/2008
 1  yeast infection I used the Monistat 1 ovule last night (after a shower), and just like everyone else here, I experienced extreme itching that kept me up all night and has kept on through today. now it comes and goes, but it is absolutely terrible. Do NOT use this product!!! I was better off before I took it. I called the monistat hotline for additional information, and was told there have been no reported side effects, even though this sort of thing is mentioned all over the package. I was told they could give me no help or information, but they wanted all sorts of marketing info from me. monistat 1 is a terrible product that should not be on the market. That's not slander, that's the truth. F 35 1 days 8/21/2008
 2  discharge, itching, odor I have had yeast infections on and off for years. I usually use Monistat and it clears it up. I have never before had the internal burning I experienced this time. I also thought I was having an allergic reaction, and was wondering how I would remove this substance from my body. I got on the computer to see if this is a normal reaction. I can see from all of these posts that others have had the same experience, so I feel better. The burning has subsided a little. I just hope that it finally does the trick after going through some severe discomfort (and a little panic). I agree with the idea raised above that possibly the product has been modified, and probably is a higher strength to beat these infections that seem to be a chronic problem for so many of us. About a week ago I tried Monistat 3, ovule. It didn't burn or itch, but it also didn't get rid of the discharge and itching of the yeast infection. That's why I tried Monistat 7 cream this time. F 37 7/30/2008
 2  Yeast infection Intense burning and itching, especially when the creme gets on to the labia. This actually woke me up. I have used Canesten successfuly, with no unpleasant side effects, only relief from the symptoms of the yeast, and will stick to that in the future. It's funny, I used Monistat when I was younger with no side effects but the last couple of times I've tried it, the treatment was worse than the ailment. F 48 3 days 7/23/2008
 5  severe yeast infection!!! slight burning, minor irritation...low price to pay for major relief :) I was a bit apprehensive in using this product for a severe yeast infection because of reading the comments on this site, but I needed a cure to my problem. The 7-day treatment worked well for me!!! The only discomfort that I experienced was when the creamed leaked out and onto my "inner lips" it irritated and burned a little, but I fixed that by wiping it off the exposed areas. Other than that, great product!!! My infection cleared up, and I'm back to normal (whew!)I would use this product again if needed...Ladies take care of your womanhood!!! :) F 28 7 days 7/7/2008
 5  1st yeast infection very mild warm, tingling feeling I chose to take the Monistat 1 Day Ovule Treatment and would highly recommend it. Honestly, I was shocked to hear the horror stories reported. After being diagnosed with a yeast infection, I immediately purchased Monistat and used both the ovule and cream. The ovule was very easy to insert and the cream reduced my itching and burning by about 90% in about 30 seconds. Yes, I did have the ovule's cream "ooze" out after about 4 hours, but I simply used a pantyliner. I also spoke to my friend who is a nurse, and she said that she believes the product "works wonders" and has never heard of negative side effects. Clearly, everyone's body is different, but I cannot report any negative results from Monistat. F 24 1 days 6/29/2008
 4  Yeast Infection The first time I took the product there was terrible burning. The second time was much better. The main difference is that you MUST shower, clean, and dry VERY well before you put it on. SHOWER very well before using and this product may work for you. All the other women in this thread may have showered very well for all I know, but for me it's what made the biggest difference. F 21 7 days 6/23/2008
 1  taking antibiotics and vaginal itch terrible burning like a fire inside Please do not purchase this product. It caused a burning sensation like you wouldn't believe. I honestly feel like suing the company. I took a shower to try to diminish the effects. I am going to have my prescribe something. terrible product. how do they get away with it is what I want to know? F 50 1 days 5/11/2008
 1   I agree with all the negative comments. The pain I am experiencing after using the Monistat Ovule can only be compared to my kidney stone pain. Not kidding. It's awful.... F 42 4/27/2008
 1  Yeast infection SEVERE BURNING AND ITCHING!!!!!!!!!!! I have had yeast infections before and never had this kind of reaction. Last night was my first dose on the 3 pack. No problems, but tonight after insertion the most severe excruciating burning and itching I've ever had. It is after midnight and I'm worried that I will not have any relief all night. F 45 2 days 4/26/2008
 1  Yeast Infection I used Monistat 1 last night before going to bed and woke up with an extreme burning sensation that has also lead to swelling. This has so far lasted 7 hours! M 41 1 days 4/26/2008
 5  yeast infection None at all. :) I used the cream. It didn't burn itch or feel uncomfortable in any way. It's just messy and disgusting when it comes out. I will probably use the pill next time. F 19 7 days 4/15/2008
 3  Yeast Infection Very painful burning and unbearable itching after using the insertion ovule... it hurt SO MUCH, and it lasted for an hour. Actually, I took it at around 9:00-9:45 and it is 11:16 and it STILL hurts. I want it to stop... but it wont. For the last treatment I am definately taking it before bed...hopefuly I will be asleep when it kicks in. MAN, it is worse than my infection. After the first time, it brought to to tears. F 18 2 days 3/15/2008
 3  got 2nd yeast infection minor discomfort - like a walnut inside your thing. then it pops and liquid comes out and it has a minor burning sensation. i fell asleep and woke up and gooey stuff came out in the toilet. The anti itch cream that came in the tube works... the yeast infection was itchy and once i put the cream it felt ALOT better. also, after 1 dose (this is monistat 3 i bought) less cottage cheese is being produced. F 26 1 days 3/2/2008
 5  Yeast Infection VERY mild burnig/ tingling sensation This medicine worked very well for me. I took Monastat 1 , felt a very slight warm/tingling sensation and thats about it! My body is purging itself of all the bad discharge which feels great, its been a day and almost all my symptoms are gone- All the bad reviews on this board scared me, but I have no horro story for this product. F 24 1 days 2/20/2008
 1  Yeast Infection I have used this product before and had no problems. But this time I am experiencing the worse pain of my life. SEVERE itching and burning that appeared only after I used the applicator. I guess they were right, you can develop allergies to this stuff. F 21 3 days 2/20/2008
 5  Yeast Infection from Antibiotics None whatsoever. I made it a point to come to this site and write a positive comment. I have been suffering from terrible UTI's about once a month, and all the antibiotics have caught up with me and as a result, a terriblly painful yeast infection.There was hardly any itching, just a terrible burning sensation in my vagina...no discharge or anything. Once I took Monistat 3 day, I was feeling better in less than 12 hours after I woke up, after taking the first dose. I had no side effects whatsoever...just 100% complete relief...it was amazing!! For everyone who complains of agonizing sidwe effects, that's most likely your infection, NOT the medicine...lol. It was a miracle for me. Highly recommend...just use at night w/ a panty shield. F 21 3 days 2/18/2008
 3  mild yeast infection during my routine pelvic my doctor found yeasties. she had prescribed a week of Diflucan only to have my insurance not approve it. she called my insurance company and while i was waiting, i decided to handle it myself. i used the new 3 day ovule (only to find out they are encapsulated in gelatin- not happy since i don't do pork products). the burning and irritation will not happen on contact, the gelatin has to dissolve first. by that point, you are asleep (hopefully). any that i got was mild enough for me to ignore-- though i am a heavy sleeper (continued) the next day i had a clear thin discharge which can only mean my body is trying to rid itself of this foreign chemical-- it also causes some vulvovaginal discomfort, particularly upon urination. that subsides towards early afternoon and by evening i feel like myself again. i have one more dose tonight. i will take it simply on the principal of finishing my meds like a good girl and not creating my own drug- resistant super yeast. though next time, i will prally go the au natural route with raw l. acidophilous and a hydrogen peroxide (which is naturally produced by the 'good' bacteria in your vagina) douche. F 27 2 days 12/14/2007
 2  Yeast infection I am in my 30's and I have used this product 3-4 times before my current infection. In all those years I never had any problems. This time it burned like crazy and created intense itchiness. The side effects lasted about 30 minutes. It seems as though the company must have made a change in the product. I won't be using this again. It doesn't cost me any more to pay a co-pay than it does for me to purchase this product and the pill won't leave me in terrible pain. M 34 7 days 12/6/2007
 2  Yeast Infection increased itching, burning, light bleeding (not spotting) First of all, I am a hypochondriac. This makes the whole experience not only more unbearable at times, but kind of funny in hindsight. Anyway, the second day of the "treatment" my inner lip got way swollen and itched worse than it had before. This worried me but the thing that set my panic attacks off was that it made me begin to bleed. I had a panic attack at work and had to describe my symptoms (embarrassingly) to one of my coworkers. She got a kick out of it. Anyway, I'd say stick to just going to the doctor to get that diflucawhatever stuff. The only reason I didn't this time is because I have no health insurance right now. F 18 3 days 11/29/2007
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 4  yeast infection There was some mild itching and burning after application for the first two nights which subsided within a half hour, and I was able to sleep just fine. Monistat 7 is working for me and is helping clear the infection. The side effects I've experienced are rather mild and don't last very long for me. I noticed that the medication only burned me when it leaked out a bit, so after wiping any leakage off externally when I got to bed, the burning subsided. This worked best for me. F 20 7 days 9/2/2007
 4  1st yeast infection warm sensation, no itching or burning thus far i took monistat 1- my first time- chose this instead of dr's prescription. so far no unbearable discomfort. it just feels warm and i keep thinking i need to use the bathroom. i was just worried about the actual leakage which happened when i first used the bathroom after applying the medication. but im confident it's working. oh yea, my diagnosis was a slight yeast infection... F 22 1 days 8/25/2007
 2  Recurrent Yeast Infection Burning, itching, rash I recently developed a yeast infection six weeks ago and after two weeks of putting up with it I went to Planned Parenthood and Diflucan was prescribed. The only symptom I had experienced was intense external vulvar pain. It came back two weeks ago and I ineffectively treated it with Monistat 3. Two days later I started Monistat 7. Halfway through I developed itching and a rash. My symptoms were getting worse so I discontinued and Diflucan was prescribed again. I wouldn't recommend it because it didn't work, and there are other more effective (tidier) medicine for yeast infections that can be prescribed. F 18 6 days 7/29/2007
 4  yeast infection - insane itching mild irritation - nothing unbarable ... used insertion and topical cream this morning - 12 hours ago & have none of these other described symptoms - which are beginning to scare me, but like I said, I haven't experienced any of the stated issues - just increased discharge & a minor irritation... we'll see what tomorrow holds.. F 18 1 days 4/14/2007
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 3  Vaginal yeast infection Monistat 7 is just messy, but I did not have side effects. With the Ovule, I had pelvic pain, headache, and increased burning the first day. Quite nasty. Today is the 3rd day after ovule insertion, and I do feel better. Due to the symptoms experienced with the ovule, (and reading the website), I did call Monistat. they state the medicine from the ovule can be present for 72hrs. after insertion. F 37 7 days 4/12/2007
 3  Yeast Infection Hi, its me again. I tried the half insertion and half a tube of the medicine and I had no issues with any burning sensations or itching. This strategy worked for me. F 29 3 days 4/7/2007
 2  Yeast Infection The burning and mild itching began 10 minutes after my first treatment. The itching eventually stopped but the burning lasted for several hours. I'm 10 1/2 weeks pregnant and went to my first prenatal visit earlier this week. I didn't even know I had a yeast infection since I didn't experience any of the common symptoms but my doctor told me that I did and recommended Monistat 7. I never used this product before (only Vagisil). I thought I was having an allergic reaction from the burning sensation. But after discovering this site, it's clear that I'm not alone. I'm hesistant on taking it again tonight. I'm thinking about only inserting half a tube and only half way in hopes that it might reduce the burning. I'm going to give it one more chance. F 29 1 days 4/5/2007
 1  yeast infection BURNING, ITCHING...felt like I was on fire!! This is the worst thing i've ever experienced. It hurt so bad it made me cry. Tried to wash it out but that didn't do much good. Couldn't bring myself to use the 2nd dose, have to call my doc tomorrow morning. They should not be allowed to sell this crap, it's horrible!! F 21 1 days 4/1/2007
 5  yeast infection I have been getting yeast infection since i was a baby, because I always got ear infections, so I was always on antibiotics. Well, recently I just got an infection and had to take antibiotics. I ended up getting a yeast infection because of the antibiotics. I took monistat 1 and had no side effects what so ever. The first hour after taking it, I had a little itching but it was not half near as bad as the yeast infection. I love it. F 18 1 days 3/29/2007
 1  Burning, itching This was the most awful experience of my life. I inserted the cream, then lied down as instructed, I felt fine until about 3AM when I had to pee, after I was done peeing, the product started to ooze out and I have never felt pain and burning that was worse than this. This is far worse than the yeast infection itself. I tried to rinse it off put can not get it all out. This is a crime you would pay for this torture. F 25 1 days 3/28/2007
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 1  Yeast Infection SEVERE BURNING AND ITCHING Please post your expiration date and lot# so we can see if we are all using the same lot # and having the same problem. Mine is exp Sept. 09 Lot# 6km194 F 30 2 days 3/26/2007
 1  yeast infection Since the infection wasn't bad I thought I'd use Monistat instead of getting diflucan. Boy what a mistake, I used the cream and the itching went from tolerable to torturous. I immediately went to the doctor and got diflucan instead. The side effects are not worth it. Especially when you have the cream oozing out into your panties all day. Don't use it if you can avoid it. Just take diflucan. F 22 2 days 3/23/2007
 1  yeast infection insane burning, pain, and bleeding I had a yeast infection after taking antibotics after Strep and took Monistat 1 combo pack and am still regretting it. I wish I could go back in time and head towards the yogurt isle. I spent the entire night screaming in the ER. Very humilitating experience! If you are reading this and have just started to get the insane burning, try to get as much of it out as possible. Get a tampons and push it up there and repeat a few times till you think it's all out. Also, my doctor gave me Alevert, antihistimine, or you could use Claritin, this worked really well. Two days later and I am still sore. The pain subsided for me after the Alevert. They should take this stuff off the market! F 29 1 times 3/21/2007
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 1  Yeast infection due to antibiotics Yeast infection was doctor-diagnosed. Used Monistat 7. Moderate burning and itching on days 1 and 2. Also, moderate abdominal pain, which may result from the original illness, the antibiotic or the Monistat. There's no way to know. Extreme burning and itching that prevents sleep on day 3 immediately after insertion of Monistat. After reading this site, will find an alternative treatment tomorrow. F 36 3 days 3/17/2007
 1  Yeast Infection due to Antibiotics Intense itching and burning that woke me out of a sound sleep I thought I was having some kind of horrible allergic reaction to this stuff, came online and found this site -- thanks to everyone else who has posted with recommendations for "treatment" of this. Never again!!!! F 36 1 days 3/16/2007

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