There are 142 ratings for the drug: MONISTAT 3 in the Askapatient database.

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4	Yeast Infection/Irritation	Mild Burning and Itching	First Off everyone has different bodies and reacts differently to drugs so we cant all rely on each others words about this medication, but we know what we COULD expect from using it. I did experience some mild itching and burning on the outside after applying the external cream, but no problems with the internal cream. I woke up with less itching than the day before. I think of the burning experience as the medication working, and getting rid of the yeast infection.... i mean sometimes when people are prescribed antibiotics they may vomit or feel and upset stomach... not all medicines are pleasant but they just may be strong. Just suck it up and if it works then it was worth the pain. I have used monistat before, experienced the same symptoms while using it, but its all worth it in the end when my YI is gone.	F	23	3 days 1 insert 1X D		8/25/2010 Email
2	mild yeast infection	So I think I put it in wrong, and it slipped and got all over the outside. And as soon as it touched it just started burning. And I tried to wipe it off, but it hurts even more now. When will this go away? I can't sleep it hurts so bad. I wish I hadn't have taken anything. The mild itch wasn't that bad to begin with. But I sure am glad I found this website. There wasn't any warning or anything on the box that this might happen. I read all over this. I had no idea what to do.		F	18	1X D		8/19/2010
1	yeast infection	OMG ! THE PAIN WAS HORRIBLE. I FELT LIKE MY INSIDES WERE BURNING. LIKE I WAS ON FIRE. I HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD THAT I COULDN'T EVEN WATCH. I HAD TO SIT UNDER A FAN WITH MYFACE DIRECTLY INTO IT. I PRAYED AND PRAYED AND ABOUT 2HRS AFTER INSERTING IT I FINALLY COOLED DOWN ENOUGH TO TALK ON THE PHONE.. ONCE I FINISH THIS I WILL GO TO 5O DOCTORS BEFORE I MESS WITH THAT CRAP AGAIN.THE INFECTION ITSELF DIDN'T FEEL THAT BAD. I WILL DEFINAETLY GET MY DIABETES UNDER CONTROL NOW I CAN'T DEAL WITH THIS DRAMA AGAIN. WHATS IN IT ACID???		F	33	3 days 1 ovule 1X D		8/16/2010 Email
1		Extreme burning and itching. I cannot go to sleep it hurts so bad!		F	51	1 days 1X D		8/15/2010
4	Yeast Infection	Mild to moderate cramping, the itch relief cream caused some burning.	I did not experience any of the horrible symptoms many people described when using Monistat. I had a little painful cramping during the night and the next morning. Also, when I used the included itch relief cream, it caused my skin to burn a bit, but not an extreme amount. Now I just have to see if it heals me completely!	F	19	3 days 3X W		8/11/2010
1	Monistat 1	OMG!!! The burning is so bad, about 5 mins after I started treatment the burning and itching started...I feel like I'm on fire. I even sat in a tub of cold water and still felt like I was on fire. The external cream was making it feel worse so I wiped it off. I took some pain pills and now I'm waiting and hoping that they will help with the pain. I will never use this product again. There has to be something else out there. The treatment is more painful then the infection. I don't think I'm going to be able to work in the morning, it's already 5:56 am now.		F	28	1 days 1X D		7/31/2010
3	Yeast Infection	Most intense burning sensation imaginable	The second I inserted the medicine I instantly had the most excruciating itching/burning ever. It only been ten minutes and it has made me want to just die! It is so painful. I have taken monistat before with no problems. I don't know if I can continue the treatment but YI's are the most dreadful things on the planet and I want it to go away!	F	19	1 days 1X D		7/27/2010
4	Yeast infection	Bleeding in between period	Reading all this stuff scared me! But luckily i havent experienced the extreme pain or burning that everyone else has. This is my first time trying it (normally i go to my gyno and get diflucan...im a diabetic-used to multiple yeast infections) and so far i like it. Taking it with probiotics and oregano oil...seeing if this cream speeds up the process though! So far its working, very pleased.	F	18	3 days 3X W		7/23/2010
2	Yeast infection	Burning!!	I had to search online for side effects bacause the burning is rediculous! It feels like burning...fire burning! It's bitter sweet knowing I'm not alone.	F	26	1 days 30 mg 1X D		7/9/2010
1	mild yeast infection	extreme itching and burning	Used the CVS over-the-counter version: Miconazole 3. Was fine when I first inserted it, so I stayed in bed and went to sleep. I woke up about 4 hours later with INTENSE internal itching. I tried to ignore it, but it was so severe I just kept tossing and turning. I finally turned my light on and got on the internet because I was afraid I was having an allergic reaction. After an hour of looking around and writhing in pain, I finally decided to get this CRAP out of my body. I went to the bathroom and rinsed it out with hot water. The hot cloth provided a bit of relief, and I was able to get most of the cream out. I took 4 ibuprofen and sat in the bathtub for a while, and finally was able to get the pain/ itching down enough to get back to sleep. I have no idea why so many people report leaving it in - this stuff feels hazardous, and I did not want to do that for my body! Today I went out and bought a homeopathic suppository called Yeast Gard, and I'll up my probiotic intake. Dealing with a few extra days of yeast infection is WAY less painful and disturbing than what this med did.	F	21	1 days 1 1X D		7/6/2010 Email
1	burning, redness, itching of vagina	I have a very intense burning sensation that I thought was just crazy. I have used Monistat in the distant past & it was a cooling sensation. This reaction scared me & led me to the internet where I thankfully found this site. I am on my second stiff gin & tonic to get me thru the night, because I don't want to wash this stuff off @ $20 a pop!!		F	48	1 days Monistat 1 1X O		6/28/2010
1		severe burning	it's 2am in the morning. I have only recently moved to the US and am terrified by the burning........I'm so glad to know that other people have expereienced this and I don't need to go to the emergency room. Thankyou for taking the time to leave comments	F	31	1 days 1X D		5/18/2010
1	yeast infection	Excruciating burning	On the third application (the first two were fine), this medication caused extreme burning and I have spent two weeks in excruciating pain, unable to sleep more than hour at night. I have a high pain tolerance but this experience has brought me to my knees. As a result, I've also become moderately depressed because I have had to stay home from work, cancel a vacation, and see countless doctors. So far, nothing has healed the burns but I am getting pain relief from 5% lidocaine gel (available only by prescription) applied 4x a day. I am praying that at some point my tissues heal. This medication is an absolute horror story.	F	54	2 days 2X D		5/2/2010 Email
1	yeast infection	Extreme itching, immediately.	This is a terrible drug. I couldn't even lie still when I got in bed.	F	20	3 days 200 mg 1X D		4/30/2010
1	yeast infection	extreme burning and itching for an increasing number of hours with each additional dosage. The cream helped somewhat.	i pride myself on being good with pain. i delivered my children without pain medication, and have had sever 3rd degree burns. But this pain was right up there with the sever burns, worse than mere natural childbirth for me. It may be an allergic reaction. But from this (great) web-site, it seems like a significant percentage of users experience such a reaction, and this should be mentioned in the information accompanying this product. i would not use this product again. it didn't even cure my rather mild yeast infection!	F	49	3 days 40 gm 1X D		4/26/2010 Email
5	yeast infection	none	I am SO glad that I didn't read these comments prior to taking the medication. It would have scared me to kingdom come. Meanwhile, I think those who are scared or have experienced these symptoms should go the 7 day route. The medication is working great for me so far, and though I hope to never get another yeast infection...I will certainly keep all Monistat products in mind. Good luck to all of you searching for the right meds, and I hope everything works out for you!	F	19	1 days 1X D		4/24/2010
3	mild yeast infection	The cream for outside BURNS.	I used this product once before and did not use the cream for the outside, I don't remember anything bad about it then. This time I used the outside cream and it burns. Really bad. Really, really bad. I'm not going to use the cream again and hope the burning stops tomorrow. As for the capsules that get inserted, it did burn during the night, but today it was fine inside. Just the outside cream - beware. I've used Clotrimaderm cream before on the outside and it great. I recommend that instead.	F	29	3 day 1X D		4/24/2010
4	Yeast Infection	I haven't experienced any so far.	I was worried about using this product after I read all of the comments here. I read about women burning, itching, and crying. It freaked me out. But people can have different reactions to things and I had to see what it would do to me personally. So I used a little bit of the cream first and I felt no burning or itching whatsoever. So before I went to bed, I inserted the suppository and today I've felt absolutely no side effects. I'm terribly sorry to everybody who had such a bad reaction to this product. Your experiences do sound painful. But so far it is working for me. To anybody getting ready to use this, I suggest trying a bit of the cream first to see if you're going to have any kind of bad reaction. Maybe this product is right for you, maybe it isn't. But so far it's been right for me. I guess I'll see how it turns out.	F	19	3 days 1X D		4/18/2010
2	yeast infection	Holy crap this stuff itches like crazy...I thought I was going insane. I have never used this before and was at the store and figured I would try it. I didn't think I could ever itch this bad that it mad me cry...I am only on day one don't know hopefully it will start to feel better		F	22	1X D		4/8/2010
4	Yeast infection; discharge, burning	Mild increase in itching and burning	Do not take this until you are completely ready for bed. If possible, stay in bed all through the night to avoid leakage and maximize the time the cream stays inside. HUGE TIP; wash down there before inserting, the cleaner you are down there the less your chances are of having it burn as intense when it leaks. I like using the PH balanced soap called Lemisol; you don't have to but I personally like the "sensation" it gives. It is only my first night and my first time using M3 cream applicator*I used M7 before.*	F	20	3 days 1X D		3/27/2010
5	yeast infection from antibiotics	mild cramping, tingling	like a lot of the other woman who were scared to death about taking monistat 3 after all the horror stories, i was definitely reluctant to try it. so far so good. granted it's my first night and i'm about to pass out, but no crazy burning sensations (knock on wood) I was just really ready to be over this stupid infection so i took the risk of having to wash it right back out. thank goodness that wont be necessary. so it's up to you whether or not you want to take the risk...it seems like you have a 50/50 chance of not having crazy side effects. good luck with the treatment! someone SERIOUSLY needs to find a better way to take care of this though...what a struggle!!!	F	19	3 days 1X D		3/12/2010
5	Yeast infection	Cooling "Minty" Sensation. Fast Acting.	I got the Monistat 3 box. which came with cooling wipes, ovules, and a cream, the ovule itself created a cooling minty sensation, which was demi-pleasant, however awkward. as for the cream, it relieved my itching, and perhaps its just me but i feel like it has helped the swelling go down. I would recommend this, and I will buy again if I have another infection.	F	17	3 days 1X D		3/7/2010
3	Yeast Infection	Severe burning and itching	Completely sympathize with the women who had a problem, and thank them for posting it. At 2 in the morning it is nice to know that you do not need to go to the ER! I was uncomfortable with the yeast infection for about 5 days before I purchased this product, and had done some scratching, so maybe that made it worse. But for about two hours I was in absolute writhing agony with the itching and burning. It was unbearable, and there should have been a warning. I very rarely take pain meds, but I hunted down some Tylenol and that helped. Some advice - immediately before it got really bad, I stood up to get some water. Maybe if you sleep through the night it would leak out more slowly and hurt less. Besides a residual burning, my yeast infection symptoms seem to be subsiding today, so I will grind my teeth through another two nights.	F	27	3 days 1X D		2/20/2010
1	Yeast Infection	Burning, itching, swelling, sore, OUCH!	So, its 5:27am and I'v been up all night unable to sleep due to the extreme pain that I am in, it is so itchy down there, and it burns. So, anyways, I had no problems the first and second days but last night, my third night taking this is when it started itching and burning. After the second night all the symptoms of my yeast infection were gone but you have to finish the treatment anyways for it to work, so a couple hours after puting the last ovule up my vagina I woke up in extreme pain from the burning and itching. and I haven't been able to sleep since (I went to bed at around 11:30) so... I would not recomend this product to anyone, it hurts! I donno what to do to make it better, and I have school in 2.5 hrs. ahh.	F	17	3 days 3 Day 1X D		2/19/2010 Email
2	YI	This was my first time using Monistat 3. As soon as I inserted the medicine, I started burning and itching incredibly bad! I thought something had to be wrong, so I grabbed my laptop and started searching for answers while laying in bed in pain. I'm just glad I'm not alone and this seems to be a very common reaction. That was comforting to me. Misery loves company! lol. It has been about an hour after my first application, and the burning and itching seems to have decreased tremendously. I just hope everything is okay in the morning and it was worth the pain! Still debating if I should continue the next two days or not.		F	29	3 days 1X D		2/12/2010
3	External Yeast Infection	Yeast cleared up very quickly, experienced significant swelling and mild burning.	Well... it got the job done.	F	16	3 days		1/27/2010
3	Yeast Infection	Swelling, Irritation and Mild Burning	I took a clotrimzole 3 the last yeast infection i had and it worked without side effects.. BUt this time the store was all out so i used monistat 3.. I will never buy this again... The first night my (down there) swole and burned.. the second night wasnt so bad but i cant tell if im gettin better or not becuase it burns when it leaks out! im going to do my last one tonight... hopefully its better... The burning is much worse thn the yeast infection.. Ill stick to clotrimzole next time.. its much gentler on the skin	F	21	2 days		1/27/2010
5	Vaginal Yeast Infection	Only side effects were from the external cream - experienced mild to severe burning and discontinued use of it. No side effects from the ovule inserts!	I used the Monistat 3 Combination Pack about a week ago for a yeast infection that had resulted from strong antibiotic use. The ovule inserts cleared it up with no side effects beyond the heavy leakage overnight and the next morning after use. I only briefly applied the external cream. After experiencing pretty mild to severe burning from it, I decided against using it at all! I would definitely use this product again if needed. My first time with it wasn't a horrible experience at all!!	F	27	3 days		1/26/2010
2	Yeast Infection	I got a pretty bad yeast infection from taking antibiotics and took two Diflucan pills and nothing... so I decided to try Monistat 3. Horrible idea. I had the most discomfort and pain. The burning and itching intensified until I couldn't sleep. I have taken it before, with the same results and know it fades in a little while but I feel stupid for taking it again in the first place. Good to know I am not alone in how this feels.		F	21	1 days		1/23/2010
5	yeast infection	Slight itching right after inserting	Slight itching right after inserting, so I used the creme and that helped. It leaked slightly over night and the next morning after use. But it was very effective! Didn't have any symptoms after that night and used it for all three days. I did have very light bleeding, but could be getting period earlier than expected..	F	21	3 days		1/19/2010
5	vaginal yeast infection	none.	i had a persistent yeast infection for about 2 1/2 weeks; i was taking AZO yeast because after reading the comments on monistat i was nervous to try it. but eventually i gave in, because the pills were not curing the infection at all--it may have actually gotten worse. i used monistat 3 and it immediately gave relief. i had no terrible side effects, and the infection is gone.	F	20	3 days		1/14/2010
5	Yeast infection	Itching, leaking	I was really terrified to take this after reading some of the comments on here, but decided to go on with taking the monistat 3 ovules. I took my first ovule last night before bed and within about 20 minutes I had pretty intense itching. But that was it. I wasn't doubled over, I didn't feel like I was on fire. It just itched pretty bad. The next morning the itching was somewhat worse than the day before, but on other sites I read that the itching means that the medicine is working. I am about to use my second dose and I feel sooo much better than I did yesterday, the itching and soreness has definitely went away a little. I would have to say the worst part of this whole experience was the leaking that occurred during the night and for the better part of the next morning.	F	20	1 days		1/7/2010
4	yeast infection	Burning within a few hours of the first dose	The burning woke me up in the middle of the night after the first dose, which was terrible!! However, by the 2nd and 3rd dose, the burning went away. Actually, the initial yeast symptoms subsided very quickly. Not the most pleasant experience, but it did work in the end.	F	31	3 days		1/5/2010
4	yeast infection	none	i read the comments other people were leaving and almost didnt use the product beacause of it. i had no extra itching or burning. the first night about 10 mins after inserting i had some reliefe and last night i used the second dose. i have not had itching all day. i would recomend this product to anyone	F	18	2 days		1/4/2010
1	yeast infection	The most intense itching I have ever in my life experienced.	I've had quite a few yeast infections before and this time decided to use monistat to help get rid of it quicker. This was the first time and night of using it and 10 minutes after inserting the creme the itching began. The intensity of it can't even be put into words the discomfort is so severe that it's making me twitch. I took 4 ibuprofens, 2 benadryls, and a hot bath, it's starting to become bearable. Not only should the box warn you of intense itching, it should also tell you how to get the creme out in such cases. NEVER AGAIN, I'd much rather deal with the yeast infection without medicine.	M	22	1 days		1/4/2010
1	yeast infection	It burns! Super painful! Beware beware beware!	I was pretty raw down there, so that's probably why the burning was so terrible. The first night was sheer agony and I writhed in bed in terrible pain for hours. I really don't know how I got myself to use this product the second night, which was still pretty bad. The third night (last night) did not hurt at all. Not sure yet if it zapped all the little yeasties.	F	25	3 days		12/31/2009
1	Yeast Infection from antibiotics	Extreme Burning! Unbelievable. i am afraid to put in the second dose! I got the infection from an antibiotic. I have never experienced such burning	It appears that many people using this stuff are having the same strong burning sensation. Apparently the men in the FDA think there is no problem in approving a drug like this one. Perhaps they should try some on their privates!	F	58	1 days		12/29/2009 Email
2	Yeast Infection	Intense burning in vagina.	I am not allergic to anything, so I doubt I had an allergic reaction. I was shocked at how strong the burning was. I used the cream. I was eventually able to sleep, but it was difficult. This is after Day 1, so cannot say yet how effective it is. I wish the boxes had better described the differences among Monistat 1, 3 and 7.	F	54	1 days		12/28/2009
5	YI Burning and Itching	A little Warmth after applying cream to vulva	Monistat 3 was great for me on nite one i was relieved tremendously by morning after nite two all symptoms were gone others may have experienced lotz of burning due to scratching the irritated skin.....the signs are there so try to catch it before it gets to that point.......this product was great for me!	F	20	3 days		12/21/2009
5	burning, and itching	mild increase in the burning and itching and some white discharge	This treatment worked very well for me! I took the 3rd dose last night. The side affects wern't bad at all. I was scared about putting the applicators in but they ended up being very easy to use. The itching and burning seems to have all gone away. I would definately recommend this product!	F	16	3 days		12/14/2009
4	yeast infection	light bleeding on second and third day	This medicine seems to have worked well for me. To those of you who are having horrible itching and burning, try this. Get a peri bottle (squirt bottle) and fill it with 1/4 cider vinegar and 3/4 water. You can use warm water if you're sensitive to cold. Insert the Monistat and then spray yourself (EXTERNALLY ONLY) with the vinegar solution. Brace yourself, because the itching urge will get really intense for a moment. Try to leave it on for as long as possible (15 to 30 seconds should work). Then blot yourself off with tissue, making sure you get all the vinegar. Now go STRAIGHT to bed. Do not get out of bed for as long of a time as possible to give the monistat time to work and not leak out. The vinegar will make you feel a little uncomfortable for about 5 minutes, but after that you will feel normal... pre-yeast infection. It is really amazing. Do an internet search on "vinegar yeast infection" and you will see lots more information about how vinegar can help.	F	33	3 days		12/7/2009 Email
2	yeast infection	severe ITCHING only. no burning or anything else. just this ITCH that is keeping me awake.	i had a yeast infection before years ago and didnt have any symptoms but went for an annual and my gyno told me i have one. she gave me some meds to take orally and to insert. no problems. i took antibiotics for over a week for a sinus infection and ended up w a yeast infection last weekend. night before last i took the monistat 1 but read some horrible reviews and ended up doing kegels to get it out before i felt it do anything. last night i went and got monistat 3. i put it in right before bed at about midnight. i woke up at 5am with horrible ITCHING!!! its now 645am and i still cant get back to bed. i hope this is just the meds working and it will be better when i use it tonight and tomorrow. im doing all i can to keep myself from scratching! ahhhhhkkk!!!	F	26	1 days		12/3/2009
5	yeast infection after antibiotics	very very mild itching and burning - less than yeast infection	I was afraid to use this after reading the negative comments, but had no problem with it. I suspect those that did were allergic to it and those that had no problems before but did the last time, had developed an allergy to it. My suggestion - try a little of the cream externally first to see your reaction.	F	69	3 days		11/25/2009
2	Yeast infection?	Wow does this burn! Day 1 and the burning is so intense I needed to look up side effects. Thank you everyone who wrote in because non of my friends ever experienced burning when using this product. I am now using an ice pack to numb area and it's so hot that the ice is melting! Guess I need a painkiller now too. Oh the joys of being a woman...		F	45	1 days		11/20/2009
2	Vaginal Yeast Infection	Intense burning the first night.	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. I don't recommend Monistat 1 or 3. I haven't even tried Monistat 1 because of how concentrated it is. I would definitely go for Monistat 7 because that has mild side affects. and you start to feel relief around the 2nd or 3rd day.	F	19	3 days		11/18/2009 Email
1	yeast infection	intense burning & itching	Just like so many other people have said -- it was SO painful and intense, I thought something was wrong. I checked the Monistat website and it said, "minor burning may occur" (or something like that), so I was even more concerned. No WAY was this minor. I laid in bed whimpering until I fell asleep. The itching yesterday was SO bad and intense, but nothing compared to the burning from the Monistat last night! I think I have taken this in the past, and never experienced this. Today I am still uncomfortable - this I would consider slight/minor burning - and I don't think I will continue with this medicine.	F	42	1 days		11/17/2009 Email
2	Yeast Infection	I wish I would have read these comments before I spent almost $20 on this product. I actually purchased Monistat 1--I know I have a yeast infection due to taking antibiotics...it's a very mild yeast infection. I took the monistat 1 because i just wanted to get the dumb thing over with and had never tried monistat before. also am on NUVARING and I had to take my ring out early so i could start this. As soon as the little ovule popped and started leaking (yes im wearing a pantyliner) it is tingling/burning! Not much of an itch but it wasn't too bad to begin with. Last night my vagina was swollen and it hurt just inserting the wand to put the ovule in! Idk when this tingling will go away but thank god i don't have to insert more little ovules. I have been reading to eat lots of yogurt and you can cure a yeast infection with just plain cultured yogurt...once this med is out of me and if it gets any worse im going to try that.	surely there are other remedies out there other than this...feels like a harsh chemical.	F	21	1 days		11/12/2009 Email
4	slight yeast infection		although the side effects SUCK BIG TIME, it does say on the box this is common after you first apply. It does work though so as long as you can stick it out the first dosage it will be okay. I was literally itching like crazy and felt soooo annoyed but I SLATHERED on the external cream and felt A LOT better. The best thing to do is trying to not think about it and waiting it out. Everyone's body is different....even the prescribed oral pill for this has negative side effects that seem scarier if you look it up. Any medicine does...just look up side effects people have experienced with ANY birth control under the sun..there's always people who have no side effects and people who have horrible ones.	F	23			11/11/2009
2	yeast infection	intense burning and itching.	I think that this medicine works at killing the yeast, but it can be very painful. I think I've used it in the past and once got the really horrible burning and itching and didn't get it another time, but I can't quite remember. Try using some aloe vera gel to cool the burning. It seemed to help a lot.	F	28	2 days		11/7/2009
4	yeast infection	None	I went from not being able to stop itching to actually being able to relax. I have an itching episode now maybe for 5 or 10 minutes a day (on 3rd day of treatment) but nothing like what I was experiencing before starting the medicine.	F	30	3 days		11/2/2009
1	Yeast Infection	Intense itching and burning so severe I couldn't sleep and got up to do some research. After an hour, the discomfort is beginning to lessen.	I have used other products before without side effects. This is the first time I have used Monistat 3 and the burning was so bad, I thought I must be having an allergic reaction. I was relieved to read that this is a common side effect but disgusted that it is still on the market. With other effective products available, I wouldn't recommend Monistat 3 to anyone.	F	53	1 days		11/1/2009
1		Yeast Infection during pregnancy	I used my first does of the 3-day regiment and I have NEVER been in more pain down there! The burning and itching was MUCH worst after the application of the medication. I would not recommend using this product if you have a fear of feeling like your vagina is on fire... inside and out. I curled up in bed and was afraid to move for fear the burning and itching would get even worse. I could stand about 8-9 minutes before I rushed into the bathtub to rinse the medication off. I will not use this product again.	F	31	1 days		10/26/2009
1	yeast infection	Very strong burning and itching, feel like I am on fire	I am sure I used this medication years ago for yeast infections but did not have this kind of reaction. I had surgery last week and they gave me antibiotics, and it seems I came down with a YI - at least that was what the nurse said on examination. She recommended fluconazole (which I took) and monistat applied externally to my inflamed vulva (the vagina is not involved, for some reason). The result was almost immediate intense burning. I am sitting with an ice pack down there now! I think I will try to wash this off, I sure didn't anticipate making it worse, I wanted some relief!	F	58	1 days		10/20/2009
4	YI	I put on the exterior cream that comes with the Monistat 3 Pack and that really burned. I was afraid to do the insert after reading all of these comments since it's basically the same ingredient as the cream, but went ahead and did it and had NO PROBLEMS! In fact, My symptoms are already much better after the first application. Will definitely do the 2nd and 3rd.	If the external cream itches/burns, wash it off. What works much better is Vagisil, Maximum Strength. It relieved all of my exterior itching.	F	36	1 days		10/19/2009
1	antibiotic side effect	awful itching and burning, can't stand it	should be labeled take if you want discomfort	F	45	1 days		10/14/2009
4	yeast infection		This medicine helped, but it's the morning of Day 4 and I'm not cured yet. I used the ovule inserts. Much easier and less mess than the cream. I am still having some external itching but it is nowhere near as bad as it would be. I guess I'll have to get another pack.	F	24	3 days		10/1/2009
4		I started my treatment of the Monistat 3 Inserts with the External Creme. Last night it was really hard to get my mind off the itching and burning, because it was very bad, like jump out of my skin bad. I had to take some Tylenol Pm's to go to sleep finally. But I woke up this morning with very little discomfort. Although when I did use the restroom the creme came out too. I'm not sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing. I also used the External Creme this morning before leaving for work and I have had almost no itching or burning all day. So far good, we'll just see how tonight goes, I'll take PM's before so I'll be more relaxed and won't notice the itching and burning part. Good luck with your uses.		F	18	1 days		9/24/2009
3	yeast infect	Wow and I thought the infections made it burn and itch. The medicine tripled the itch and burn after it is first inserted. The intense itching last about an hour after I first inserted the cream and then started calming down and I could fall asleep.I still have one more application and I am scared. I would probably not use this again.		F		2 days		9/14/2009
5	yeast infection			F	29	3 days		9/5/2009
4	yeast infection	I am prone to yeast infections after taking an antibiotic. I tried the one day before and I did end up with intense burning after inserting it. I have decided this time to try a lower dose and go with the 3 day. I took my first dose about 40 min ago and no problems yet. I believe I caught it pretty early this time and didn't itch myself raw before treating it. I think when it is irritated enough and there is broken skin it makes the burning of putting on a product much more worse. It will cause stinging and burning. I agree also with the lady who mentions tric which is another infection that can cause itching and will NOT go away using any yeast infection product. You will need to go see a doctor to get you on some antibiotic to cure it.	On day one and so far so good. Much better than the 1 day for me.	F	31	1 days		9/2/2009
2	yeast infection	ITCHING!	If you thought the itching because of the yeast infection was bad, just wait until you get the itching because of the medicine! Seriously, it's the middle of the day (day 2) and I'm sitting here itching myself like crazy and it won't go away. The cream doesn't do a damn thing! I'm sticking with the 7 day!	F	20	2 days		8/27/2009
4	Yeast Infection	Just took the monistate 3 ovule a few hrs ago, and unlike the other cream stuff i used to use, i do not feel any horrible burning or itching with this ovule like i did with the cream.	I think this will work. I used to use the cream version and everytime i did it would burn sooo bad i couldnt sit still i had to do something to take my mind off it. I think mild burning, however, from any medicine for yeast infections is perfectly normal. But as i was saying, the monistat 3 ovule is good for me, no itching, burning at all, and it is a lot more comfortable to insert than using the cream tubes.	F	21	1 days		8/23/2009 Email
4	yeast infection	I had a really good experience with this product.	I was quite reluctant to use Monistat 3 after reading all of the past reviews, but I was quite pleased with the results. I didn't experience any burning or itching after using it and the infection cleared up quickly.	F	18	3 days		8/16/2009
2	Yeast Infection	Intensed burning and inflamation.	This was my first experience with Monistat 3; I normally use Monistat 7 without any problems so I was extremely surprised and disappointed when I started having the side effects. Seconds after I inserted the medicine I felt extreme burning instead of relief. My whole vaginal area became inflamed and irritated. An ice pack gave me temporary relief, but I still could sleep until I got in the shower and used the showerhead with hot water to thoroughly rinse the area. After that I was able to sleep without the irritation. I had mild burning when I awakened. I will not be using the rest of this medicine, I would not recommend it to anyone, nor will I ever buy it again.	F	36	2 days		8/2/2009 Email
5	The last time, Monistat 1	Ladies, there is another itching problem that happens to us women and that is trichomonas. If Monistat doesn't heip you, ask your doctor to recheck you for that. Believe me, I'm 76, and I've probably had both of these infections more times than you are old. They are a plague for women. I've had to take a lot of antibiotics over the years and each time I end up with the yeast infection. In fact, I am going to have to get some Monistat this week because I am on amoxicillin right now. God bless all of you and get well soon.	Monistat 3 worked for me without any reactions.	F	76	3 days		7/14/2009 Email
3	Yeast Infection	I suffered a lot of discomfort, burning, itching. It was terrible.	I used monistat3 right before going to bed. Right away I suffered a lot of itching and pain, worst than regular monthly camping. It was really bad. I don't think I will use it again.	F	26	3 days		7/5/2009
3	yeast infection	burning	this is my 1st time using it and its day one, after inserting it i felt this incredible burning, it hurt soo much i couldnt sit for a long time, i couldnt fall asleep, but i did take a hot towel and put it between my legs it helped soothe the burning so i was able to sleep	F	17	1 days		7/4/2009
2	yeast infection	about 20 seconds after i used first application i got extreme itching. its five minutes later and still going. what is going on?	i was worried but i see other people experienced this too so im not as worried. just dont know what to do about the itching the anti itching stuff isnt working either.	F	17	1 days		6/30/2009
4	yeast infection from antibiotics	The first night, somewhat relief. The second night, intense itching and burning woke me from my sleep. I took some advil, put some cream on, and went back to bed. I'm on my third night, and I look forward to using it to see the results in the morning. I was glad to hear that it is the medicine that causes the itching. I almost thought that I needed to go to the doctor. Things are feeling better, so I would certainly advise you to just suck it up, and follow through.		F	34	2 days		6/20/2009
3	yeast infection	burning and intense itching upon use	this sucks. i'm with you girls who cried yourselves to sleep. i haven't cried yet, and now that i've read your comments, i feel better. this is night two, it's 2:10 a.m. and i'm up researching side effects to see if what i'm experiencing is normal. thankfully [???] it is [??]. i just hope it works...i'm debating whether i'll use it tomorrow night. i agree with the poster who recommended terconazole, i had that once before. this time i treated it myself (generic monistat 3) and....i'll be looking up other brands before i go again.	F	26	2 days		6/13/2009 Email
3	yeast infection :(	Slight burning and itching like crazy!	Well this is my first time ever having a yeast infection and I hope to God I never have one of these things again! I felt an strong* itch more than anything.. the burn I can deal with but the itch was unbelievable! I'm only on my first dose and I really want this thing to be gone... I don't mean to be a baby but it sucks, never again!!!	F	17	1 days		6/5/2009
4	YI	None on suppositories.		F	25	3 days		5/5/2009
5	Yeast Infection (Soreness/Itching)	Slight burning right after I inserted the ovule. It went away after 5 minutes.	This is my second dose, and I almost feel like I'm back to my old self again. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort, maybe you should try Monistat 7. It takes longer but it is a lower dosage.	F	27	2 days		4/30/2009
4		Mild burning, severe itching , and thick white vaginal discharge	I notice that almost every woman mentions not seeing the side effects on the box. IT IS NOT ON THE BOX!!!!!! it's on the instruction sheet that comes in side under SIDE EFFECTS. I admit it is uncomfortable at first but very bearable.	F	19	1 days		4/11/2009
4	1st yeast infection (dr recommend)	None that were out of the ordinary... just slight cramping (no more than what I would get when I'm on my period). Also, I was pretty tired by yesterday afternoon. I'm taking the 3 day ovule inserts, and tonight would be my 3rd night. So far everything seems good. Medicine seems to be working.	The only few recommendations that I have about this product are that you probably have to take it right before you go to bed. Otherwise, if you stand too long after you start using.. then there will be more leakage. Definitely wear pantyliners while using this product. Also, the only other concern about it is that the ovule applicators don't come individually wrapped. The ovules with the medicine are wrapped, but the applicators aren't.	F	20	3 days		4/7/2009
2	yeast infection	Horrible burning!!!!!	I can't believe the girls on here saying to "suck it up". If those girls experienced the pain Monistat has caused me they would also be crying themselves to sleep as I was. The side effects were worse pain that the actual infection was. I was in my bedroom SCREAMING in pain almost immediately after inserting the cream. I will NEVER recommend this product and I am shocked that the company does not have a more accurate warning on the box!!!	F	24	2 days		4/1/2009
1	yeast infection	severe severe severe burning and pain both inside vagina and out.	I just got back from the emergency room it was so bad. I gave it a 10 on the pain scale and have never been in so much pain in my life. It felt both like my vagina was on fire and like I was being eaten alive. I was prescribed Benadryl and Vicodin and after taking both am finally starting to feel a little better, but it was 3 and a half hours of blinding pain. I was sobbing hysterically nearly the whole time. It works for some people, but my doctor prescribed it to me earlier today and even she seemed to have no concept of what would happen. Just be wary.	F	21	1 days		4/1/2009
5	Yeast infection	Really Monistat 3 is very good.This is my second experience, using monistat.First time, i used Monistat 7.Monistat 7 is a slow process.i cant adjust the infection for 7 days.So,the 2nd time i used monistat 3,within that 3days, i got relief .It was completely cured.		F	23			3/30/2009
3	yeast infection	itchy, slight burning sensation, and thick discharge	this was my first time using M3 and it was horrible! i can't truly say if it works or not cause i had to discontinue my use of it. i used it as directed my first night and within 10 mins it felt like my privates were on fire. it burned more when i used it than when i didn't. i couldn't sleep at all cause i couldn't close my legs it burned that bad. i literlly cried myself to sleep. if it works for any of you i'm glad but for me it was to bad to continue, i discovered that i was allergic to it. best of luck to all those who tried it :o)!	F	24	1 days		3/7/2009
4	Late-diagnosed yeast infection	Mild burning, itching around vagina.	This is my first time having a yeast infection and first time using Monistat 3. I wasn't sure if something was wrong because I only experienced pain during sex and when I peed afterward, but after reading about symptoms online and on the Monistat box, I knew I had a Y.I.. Just used the first tube last night. I didn't want it leaking all over so I put a few throw pillows under my legs and fell asleep on my back. Didn't have any problems until about 2 o'clock in the morning when I woke up with a warm, itching sensation around my vagina and realized that some of the cream had begun leaking out. I just forced myself to go back to sleep and today I'm feeling much better(no burning or itching to speak of). Looking forward to being CURED after these next two nights.	F	20	1 days		3/5/2009
3	Yeast Infection	I'm still itching 3 days after my last treatment	The cream to aid with itching works..however I am still itching and it's been 3 days after my last treatment..how long am I supposed to itch for? I don't smell or anything..It's just this itching..Ugghhh..so I'm about to try the 7 day..just to see if this works instead	F	27	3 days		3/2/2009
5	Yeast Infection	Mild burning from the vulva cream.	I was on antibiotics for a UTI and soon after I had all the symptoms of a yeast infection. I went and bought the Monistat 3 (ovule form) and read about it on here before I took it. What everyone was saying scared me, but I knew I had to take it. From what it seems, the generic brand of Monistat 3 seems to create a burning and itching sensation more than the actual version. I suggest inserting it as far up as possible for best results and wearing a panty liner or small pad for leakage. People commented on how the cream that comes with it burns and itches horribly. Most woman are putting the cream on broken skin so of course it is going to sting a bit. I only put a little bit on and it barely stung.	F	18	3 days		2/12/2009
5	mild yeast infection	none, very mild burning the first night	This is my first experiance with yeast infection.I was scared to death reading the experiences of other women for monistat3. I called my dr and begged her to prescribe me the oral medicine, she explained me how this medicine would just deal with the area effected and it is not a good idea to take a medicine orally and get all kinds of harmful chemicals in my blood stream specially when it is not required. I had no choice and i was sobbing badly before trying it as i thought it would hurt. But to my amazement I was totally fine. A very mild burning was there the 1st night and even in morning. My itching was completely gone. Today is my 2nd night and no burning or itching. I think people who had bad experience were maybe allergic to medicine or had a pretty bad infection. Also, maybe they had scratched themselves too much and that caused more burning when medicine was applied. Best of luck and yes please don't be scared. NOT EVERYONE HAS HAD A BAD EXPERIANCE.	F	31	3 days		2/2/2009
4	yeast infection	moderate to severe burning, pain, soreness (my fist experience)...mild itching, it was MORE the soreness and burning that bothered me throughout the treatment, especially when i urinated. it was too painful for me to stand, walk, especially sit during the 1st and 2nd day of treatmet.	honestly, Monistat3 did not really help soothe any of my symptoms the 1st day/night. BUT by the 2nd and last treatment i was feeling much better. it was really painful with constant soreness during the beginning of my treatment, but by the 3rd/4th day i had minimal to no itching, pain or soreness. the only thing that was still bothering me by my 4th/5th day was the slight bleeing, and mild burning when i urinated. (but i think this is due to the treatment and just needs time for the vaginal to heal). TAKING MONISTAT3 WAS PAINFUL BUT ONLY BECAUSE I THINK IT NEEDED TO KILL OF THE INFECTION THAT WAS INFESTING THE SKIN CELLS. IN THE END I'M HAPPY I TOOK MONISTAT3.	F	25	3 days		1/25/2009
2	yeast infection	extremely severe burning where I put the cream, and also inside the vagina. Painful and felt very uncomfortable.	I have the 3 day monistat pill and I have used Monistat 7 (wax-like suppositories) and those had no side effects (but it didnt cure the yeast infection either). My doctor recommended M3 and I am worried about taking the second and third dosage. I think they need to clearly state on the outside box about this side effect because the box only said that 'mild burning' may occur.	F	26	3 days		1/23/2009
1	yeast infection	I literaly feel like jumping out of my body.I have never experienced discomfort like this in my life. never use his product unless you feel like putting your head through a wall		F	21			1/22/2009
1	yeast infection	Horrific itching and mild burning on first and second application. It lasted for hours and was truly awful. The morning after my second treatment, I had light bleeding and I'm quite sure it's from the irritation of this "treatment."	They should have a warning on the box about the itching and burning. They should have info on the box about whether it's okay to stop this treatment after 1 or 2 days - or, if like an antibiotic, we're supposed to keep going to avoid making things worse. Seriously, they have no helpful info on the box whatsoever!	M	40	2 days		1/18/2009
1	Mild yeast infection - self diagnos	HORRIBLE itching!!!!!	I never expected to EVER feel that much discomfort!!! HORRIBLE! It may work for some people, but I will NEVER use it again! I'm going to get Diflucan, I haven't heard anyone complain about itching from taking that.	F		1 days		1/17/2009
4	mild yeast infection	Very mild burning.	I wanted to post a comment on here because I had very bad side effects from taking Monistat 1 a year ago. With Monistat 1 I experienced the extremely painful burning that other women have mentioned. I had a MUCH better experience with Monistat 3. I've done one day of treatment so far, and I was expecting to wake up in the middle of night in pain, and I never did.	F	24	1 days		1/15/2009
5	yeast infection	OMG the side affects are the worse first itching and then burning I wanted to cry!!! But after 10 to 15 minutes it was over with and I was fine.	love but hate!!	F	17	3 days		1/9/2009 Email
5	YEAST INFECTION	INCREDIBLE AND HORRIBLE BURNING AND ITCHING ABOUT 15 OR 20 MINUTES AFTER FIRST APPLICATION	I've only taken my first dose last night but I have used it once before when I was pregnant. The burning sensation is truly terrible and almost unbearable but it does work greatly. The symptoms get milder as the treatment progresses. What helps me get through it is that I keep thinking that the burning sensation is the medication working. Have you noticed that the women who have the most serious and scary and terrible complaints are older women, maybe this has a connection. Don't let these comments discourage you, it works greatly, most good things have a bad side effect and you have to feel bad before you feel better.	F	23	1 days		1/9/2009
2	Yeast Infection	I agree with these other ladies...you people who say not to be so dramatic are ridiculous! The pain and itching I felt the first time I used it was awful! I almost took myself to the ER. Nowhere on the box does it state that this will occur, so I thought surely there is something wrong! It says mild itchiness may occur. Mild my a**! This was bad! but I have to say, it seems like it is working.		F	22	3 days		1/7/2009
4	Yeast Infection			F	29	2 days		12/28/2008
5	Monistat 3	I can see why some of you ladies would complain about using the applicator to insert the Monistat into your vaginas. Although the applicator is not as smooth as I would have ideally liked it to be, it was not entirely unbearable. All in all, it was NOT painful to use Monistat.	Right before my man walked in the door with the Monistat 3 (sweet guy went to the grocery store to purchase it for me because I was being a baby about the whole yeast infection experience), I started freaking out about using the medication altogether because I was reading about all the negative comments on this site. I think people have a tendency to over-exaggerate and embellish their stories. Please do not let the comments here discourage you or frighten you from a medicine that could potentially help you get relief!!! Try it yourself and form your own conclusions!	F	23	1 days		12/18/2008
5	yeast infection	mild itching, just a little burning (normal)	I would like for those that used this product and had a horrible reaction to it to understand that there are ppl out there that are allergic to this product. And just because it didnt work for you doesnt mean it wont work for others. If you had read the instructions well it told u to cunsult a doc before using. For the mos part this product is still being sold because it works!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was a first time user and i was very satified. At first was scared to use it because of some comments that were left but consulting my doc and using monistat 3 i was relieved both mentally and physically.	F	23	3 days		11/9/2008
5	Yeast Infection (antibiotics)	With the first application of the cream, there was a burning sensation, which I see a lot of people have experienced. However, the skin down there is broken, so helloooo, of course it's going to burn! After the first application, I went to sleep. Once I woke up, there was no more burning, itching, or irritation whatsoever. I even put some of the cream on just in case...but that didn't burn the second time. Ladies, please do not be so dramatic and scare people away from a product that works!		F	21	3 days		11/3/2008
4	Yeast Infection	Horrible itching and burning; it was so bad I thought I was having an allergic reaction, although it did get better after the first night.	All in all, the product worked pretty well; yesterday was my last day taking it, and I think I'm good, so yeah. The only thing is, the medicine seems to be coming back out of me, and I'm not sure that's normal. Has anyone else experienced that?	F	19	3 days		10/31/2008
4	Yeast Infection	I agree with the other women that after inserting the medication there is a burning and itching sensation. My yeast infection was mild, so the side effects were not as bad. Monistat works, but if you can have your GYN call you in a oral medication, diflucan. My GYN also recommended using 3 day or 7 day for best results.		F	22	3 days		10/27/2008
3	Yeast infection	Any time I take antibiotics I get a yeast infection. I always get Monistat 3 or the store brand equivalent. Even though I KNOW I'm going to SUFFER. This product does work, I'll give it that, but within minutes of inserting the cream I get the most horrendous uncontrollable torturous ITCHING that does not stop! I just want to shove a piece of sandpaper inside of me to make it stop! This is just AWFUL. WTF don't they sell Diflucan over the counter?! I give this product a 3 because it works, but it is negative one MILLION on the side effects. Absolutely horrible!!		F	35	1 days		8/12/2008
4	Yeast infection :(	Mild itching after applying. Nothing too bad.	I actually took care of this as soon as I had symptoms. The prefilled cream ones. Night 1 of medication I experienced minor internal itching. It didn't last long. The next morning I was feeling a little better. Not all better though. Night 2 It did not itch. Night 3 is tonight. My symptoms are gone but I will complete the 3 day process. Overall I recommend this product, However If you really didn't catch your infection early on, maybe something stronger should be used. I've had yeast infections in the past and waited a day or two to take care of it and it just got worse. The worse it is the stronger the medication I guess. I've used Monistat 7 in those cases and that usually worked in about 5 days for me.	F	29	3 days		8/8/2008

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