MONISTAT 3 Reviews (MICONAZOLE NITRATE)Average Rating: 2.9 (389 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare MONISTAT 3 with similar:
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| 4 | Yeast infection after antibiotics | intense external itching | I have used Monistat for several years. Last time was about three years ago. Bought Monistat 3 this time because it worked so well last time. This time I used the prefilled cream with the external itch cream. I had INTENSE itching on the external genitalia. I thought it wasn't working till I read these reviews. I washed off the external 'anti itch' cream and the itching greatly decreased. Used all three doses and infection was gone. I gave it a four rating because of the itching side effects. I'll probably go back to the Monistat 7 after this experience. | F | 40 | 3 days 1X day | 4/9/2011 | 4 | Yeast Infection | Extreme internal itching/burning | I actually didn't even know I had a yeast infection until I had my annual pap because I had no symptoms except a little more dishcharge, but I thought that was normal. I took a prescribed pill and it didn't get rid of it so I bought Monistat 3. I used it the first night no problem, but woke up the next morning with extreme itching and burning which only lasted about an hour. I'm on my second night tonight and am experiencing a lot of internal itching but it's subsiding. We'll see about the 3rd day! I would recommend this so far because I figure if I can feel a reaction to the medication, then it's probably working! | F | 23 | 2 days 1X day | 3/30/2011 | 1 | Mild yeast infection | Itchy as hell! And slight burning- I cannot sit still | Can someone please tell me how my mildly itching YI has turned into a full fledged itching nightmare from the so called "cure" ? But if I take it out, I'll feel as if i went through this for nothing! Still, it's hard to say I'm going to be doing this day 2. | F | 19 | 1 days 1X day | 3/30/2011 | 4 | Yeast infection | Used the external cream first. Was feeling very itchy and very annoyed. Cream actually helped within minutes of application. Very uncomfortable inserting the internal applicator due to swelling (and overal discomfort anyways); probably didn't insert applicator in completely (could barely get it in maybe 3 or 4 inches?) No discomfort or pain after internal cream. Nothing significant has happened. No pain/discomfort/ITCHINESS any more intense than originally. | This is my first time having a yeast infection, therefore my first time using Monistat (use generic version). At first I was dreading using the vaginal applicator | F | 16 | 3 days 200 mg 1X day | 3/7/2011 | 3 | Possible Yeast infection | Increased mild itching (as bad as it was during the worst of the yeast infection), little cramping and periodical warming sensation. | I was not diagnosed with a yeast infection but I had all the symptoms for about a week and a half an could not handle it any longer- it became extremely uncomfortable and embarrassing. Nit being able to get into the gynp for a while- I read about monistat. All the horrific comments sounded better than what I was experiencing so I purchased the three day creme inserts. It's been about a half hour since I used my fist dosage and at first, I felt nothing. Now it's Bering to itch but not any worse than the actual infection caused. I will be sure to update again after the process is complete but I don't think it's nearly as bad as some of these reviews. We all have different reactions to pain and medication- the only way to know is to try it yourself! | F | 18 | 3 days 200 mg 1X day | 3/6/2011 | 5 | Yeast Infection | Minor burning sensation, strange feeling knowing there is a leaky little egg of medicine sitting in there... | You're all wimps. What did you think would happen popping medication into your vagina? The most painful part for me was getting it in there. | F | 19 | 3 days 200mg 1X day | 2/21/2011 | 3 | yeast infection | Burning, itching, swelling | This medication is very uncomfortable but here are some tips... take 600 mg of ibuprophen about an hour before you apply the internal deems. Also, using monistat 7 is very effective and I do not evperience any pain with that medication. Because it is a shorter treatment window, m3 has to be stronger. So if you don't mind treating yourself for 7 days, skip the burn and go with m7. Hope this helps! | F | 29 | 3 days 1X day | 2/11/2011 | 4 | Yeast infection | Burning, increased itching and discomfort, swelling | I have a love hate relationship with this and all other forms of monistat. Yeast infection can be tough. They can be embarrassing, painful anxiety causing nightmares that affect us in our personal, work, and live lifes and there is not much worse. That being said I can Only imagine how awful it would be to have a yeast infection and not have the money to go to the doctor and get a pill to cure it and have no products OTC available to treat the infection. If I had my choice I would take a pill every time, but I have not always been able to afford or get to a doctor because of a holiday (Christmas and out of town) In those times I have been very greatful for monistat. However, the treatment can be harsh, extremely painful, and drive you crazier than you ever thought you could feel. The worst pain I ever had in my life hands down was when i let a yeast infection go too long without treatment. I had paper cut type of breaks in the skin from the infection and I have never ever ever had so much pain in my life!! But after about 5 days I was symptom free. Since then I have learned that if you know you aren't going to be able to fight one offbeither take a prescribed pill or use the 3 or 7 day treatment at night. Take 3 benadryl, 3 Excedrine, an Ativan (if you have it or something for anxiety) all about 20 min before treatment. Have yourself an ice pack, snacks, drinks. And the remote or a book and just pray that the medicine knocks you out before you feel too bad. Have a buddy make | F | 27 | 3 days 1X day | 2/1/2011 | 3 | yeast infection | F | 27 | 1 days 200mg 1X day | 1/26/2011 | 5 | Yeast Infection | The first night was rough. I had intense throbbing, itching and was SO uncomfortable. The next day at about noon, it hit me that I felt much better. The second night...the same. On both nights I took an Aleve tablet. It's for inflamation and I think that was the only thing that allowed me to sleep. But, my mom always told me if medicine burns....then it's working! :) So, I stuck it out and I'm feeling better. It's my 3rd since my last dose and I'm still a little itchy, but I'm about to start my period...so that could be a part of it. | I have an intense white coat syndrome phobia. I can't go to the doctor. I try to think of people all through time that didn't run to the doctor when something happened and I do think natural remedies help a great deal. My husband and I were playiing with "toys." One was an intense vibrating one that the next day made me sore and irritated. I ignored it until it seemed to get worse. I was swollen and the itching was unbearable. I went to the bathroom one evening and saw pasty white stuff. No odor. I looked online and saw that I more than likely had a yeast infection. I did look at all the other things it could be, but my symptoms were for YI. I went to Walgreens that night and got the 3 day pack. Also, before bed that first night and before the first dose, I took a hot bath with Apple Cider vinegar, and, I've done it all week.. THAT soothed me more than I thought possible. My first night with the cream was rough and I took Aleve to help with the throbbing inflamation. The second night was the same, but I was feeling much better through the day. After the third dose, I seem to be cured or close to it. I still have some exterior irritation, and I'm sure that's from the itching and it will take a couple of days to heal. Also, I'm about to start my period and things are aways weird down there at that time. Now, I can promise that I am going to eat Yogurt or get the acidolphlis (Sp?) tablets. | F | 42 | 3 days 1X day | 1/23/2011 | 4 | YI | So far only slight burning, more like a warm feeling. | Well these reviews certainly scared me. After already inserting the applicator AND putting on the cream I started noticing a "warm" feeling. So here I am looking up side effects and oh God do they look bad. Its about 15 minutes after applying and I no longer itch, and the burning is only slight. | F | 17 | 3 days 1X day | 1/23/2011 | 1 | yeast infection | intense burning burned for 15 hours.CALL MONISTAT 800# AND THEY WILL REFUND YOUR MONEY!!!!. i got my money back | F | 46 | 1 days monistat 3 1X day | 1/20/2011 | 5 | possible yeast infection strong odo | No side effects although I've read that the cream makes other people burn and itch I didn't have any reason to use the cream so I don't know if that works or not. | I am due to use the third insert tonight and just with two doses I am very satisfied with the results. | F | 21 | 3 days 200 mg 1X day | 1/19/2011 | 5 | Dr. recomendation | None | I was suffering with irritation. I assumed it was the Tide with Downy, but it wasn't because it did not go away. It got worse to the point I was in tears. I called my Dr. when it got to this point. I have't had a YI since I was a teenager so this didn't cross my mind. This worried me, because I'm not a sexualy active person, that's why I called my Dr. She told me I had a YI and to go to the store and purchase Monistat 3. It was so cold outside 10 degrees, 10:00 at night, but I had to do it. I came back home, inserted the suppository, recieved some releif, fell asleep, and woke up feeling great. I believe my last 2 treatments will have me back to normal. I'm a shower person, and when I read bubble baths can contribute to YI, I said that's where it came from. I decided to soak in bubbles one night, relax have a glass of wine,candles just pampering myself, and this is what I get, a YI. I love showers, and that is what I'm sticking to from this day forth. Thank you Monistat 3. I'm glad I tried this product before reading the feed back. I'm not 100% yet, but I beleive I will be by Friday. NO MORE BATHS FOR ME. GONNA SHOWER MYSELF WITH BUBBLES. | F | 54 | 1 days 3X day | 1/13/2011 | 5 | Yeast infection | No side effects | This did the trick. I dont know what happened to other ppl but this gave me instant relief. this was one of the worst YI ive had and after day one it was virtually gone. i could of stopped using the product but i didnt wanna stop and then it come back. It is now day 3 and im on the last dosage and i feel great. Im on my period so i havent reallly used the external cream but it doesnt even matter. I will def use again if i get another YI. I also chose the 3 day one because i dont trust those one day cures unless its a prescription | F | 21 | 3 days 1X day | 1/8/2011 | 2 | yeast infection | I had a horrible allergic reaction... Before using this make sure that the product is really for you... this was painful and it lasted too long... Consult your doctor and make sure you follow through with your sympthoms, take care of yourselves. | F | 22 | 2 days 1X day | 1/6/2011 | 2 | Yeast infection | I applied it about 45 mins ago and I was in tears from the pain. Im pretty sure it was due to broken skin so I looked up alternatives online. I found the yogurt cure, jumped in the car (in horrible pain all the way there and back). Once I got home I put some on a tampon then rubbed a little on the outside, INSTANT releif. Especially since it was cold. I tossed and turned for 2 nights and suffered all day at work and Im so glad its finally over! If anyone has tried monistat and it just burns, please try plain yogurt. I tried to find sugar free but couldnt so I just picked the one with the lowest amt of sugar. IT REALLY WORKS!!! Good Luck!! | F | 25 | 2 days ? 2X day | 12/20/2010 | 1 | Yeast Infection | Extreme burning and itching, swelling. | I've had yeast infections over the years, about every 3 years or so. I've used monistat 7 and monistat 3 in the past with no troubles. This time the burning started almost immediately and continues even now. I do not have open skin wounds or scratch marks and yes I know the difference between bacterial infections and yeast infections. This is an allergic reaction and is a surprise to me as I've used this product probably 5 or so times over the years. | F | 36 | 1 days 1 1X day | 12/15/2010 | 1 | yeast infection | Excruciating pain. I'm completely on fire. So much so I tried the recommended cure (a clove of garlic) to help alleviate the discomfort, something I would never consider. It helps. | Monistat 3 should be taken off the market. I should get my money back, plus compensation for pain and suffering. | F | 40 | 1 days 1X day | 12/14/2010 | 4 | YI | None | After reading the horror storied on this site I was terrified to take Monistat. I went with the 1-day ovules, since one night of discomfort seemed better than 3 or 7. I tested a small amount of the external cream a few hours before bed and had no reaction, so I felt comfortable with the ovule. I inserted it just before bed and had absolutely no pain, burning or itching and slept well. I think some of the people here either have very severe infections, broken skin, or are simply allergic. As others have suggested, I highly recommend testing a small amount of external cream before using the product. I do have some very slight burning today, not sure if its the cream or just that the infection is not entirely cleared yet. Either way its hardly noticeable. | F | 32 | 1 days 1 day 1X day | 12/2/2010 |