MONISTAT 3 Reviews (MICONAZOLE NITRATE)

Average Rating: 2.9 (389 Ratings)

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MONISTAT 3  (MICONAZOLE NITRATE):  This medication is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Miconazole reduces vaginal burning, itching, and discharge that may occur with this condition. This medication is an azole antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes the infection. The vaginal product comes in 2 forms (a vaginal cream or tablet). Some products also come with a skin cream to be applied to the area around the outside of the vagina. Ask your doctor before using this medication for self-treatment if this is your first vaginal infection. This medication only works for vaginal fungal infections. You may have a different type of infection (such as bacterial vaginosis) and may need a different medication. If you have fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, stomach/abdominal pain, or a bad-smelling vaginal discharge, do not use this medication. Contact your doctor right away because these may be signs of a more serious infection.   FDA Approval Date: 1984-08-15 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 4  Yeast Infection Worked well for me... When my Dr. diagnosed me with a yeast infection from taking antibiotics she told me to try Monistat 3. I bought the combination pack that included the external cream as well. I found this site before taking it, and after reading some of the other experiences people have had with this product, I was too scared to take it for three days!! Finally after a miserable l-o-n-g weekend I tested a small amount and found it did not bother me. Thank goodness! It worked really well for me and eased my symptoms right away...it takes a couple of days for it to completly cure the yeast infection. I took it for the three days then continued to use the external cream for a few extra days. At first I was concerned because not all of my symptoms were gone after the initial three days though they were MUCH improved and the external cream would take care of them completly for awhile. I talked with the nurse from the 800 number that was on the box about this and she was very helpful - it just takes F 33 3 days
10/13/2007
 4  Self diagnosed yeast infection very very mild cramping I read the comments on this site and they almost scared me into not using the Walgreen's brand of Monistat 3. For those of you reading these comments and are not sure of taking this medication: 1. keep in mind that burning and itching are part of the symptoms of a yeast infection 2. if anyone experiences anything more than the burning and itching it could be an allergic reaction. My advice is to take some of the cream and place a SMALL dot on the inside of your arm to see if you react before using Monistat or any other yeast infection cure product. F 33 3 days
9/24/2007
 1  yeast infection Burning/ITCHING!!!! It is the worst feeling, after I put it in about 20 mins later, I felt like I had fire ants biting me! I went and took a shower quickly!!! Try Tercinzaloe 3(my physician prescribed it, i dint have any of those symptoms that monistat gave me, this stuff is great!!! F 28 1 days
9/14/2007
 1  Yeast infection I took the Monistat-1 combination pack. I assumed this unbelievable pain was simply the result of a yeast infection, though I'd never experienced pain anything like this before with a yeast infection. It has been two days since I took the medicine, and the burning pain is so severe, particular when I attempt to urinate, that I feel like screaming. NEVER, NEVER again. F 44 1 days
5/12/2007
 4  yeast infection None! :) F 19 1 days
5/11/2007
 3  Persistant yeast infection burning, itching I put in the medication, went to bed (was extremely tired and immediately passed out), woke up, went to the bathroom, and felt the burning and itching. Yes, it was very bad, but not unbearable (maybe I have a high pain tolerance? Who knows). Used Vagisil external cream and now do not feel burning or itching at all. Will continue using as two doses of Diflucan have failed me. Don't really see another option... everyone reacts differently to every medication! Was on Cipro for 6 days and had no side effects, for example. F 22 3 days
5/4/2007
 1  yeast infection MASSIVE BURNING AND ITCHING. The pain didn't start when I first put the medicine in, it was when the medicine started to come out on it's own the next morning after I got up. I think the medicine sitting on an already irritated area made it all that much worse. I hope it cures the yeast infection, as I will suffer through the last dose tonight. It better cure it after this pain. F 34
5/4/2007
 5  Mild Yeast Infection I just took the first insert last night and it felt completely fine. The only pain I felt was a slight feeling of cramping later on in the night. It was, though, kind of annoying trying to lay down after inserting the cream because it did leak A LOT! So I definately recommend that you do get some kind of pantyliner or the cream will get everywhere! I would recommend it. And I cannot believe so many people on this site had so many problems with it. I am sooo glad that I did not read this before I bought the product or I would have been freaked out and probably would have ended up spending WAY more money at the doctors on a pill. I honestly just think Monistat 3 will be different for everyone because everyone's body reacts differently to all kinds of medications. I say if your really that worried about the Monistat 3 worsening your pain and/or you are prone to irritation easily then you probably should fork up the extra dough to ensure painlessness. Hope this helps F 19 1 days
5/3/2007
 1   Tonight I went to the store and bought Monistat 3 for my yeast infection. I was really looking forward to bedtime, thinking that I would get some relief and not itch. A couple minutes after I inserted the medicine, I started itching so badly, I couldn't contain myself. I tried wiping it off, peeing, dancing around, it just ITCHES SOOOOO BAD!!! I can't take it. I will never ever ever take this product again! This was the worst decision I've ever made. I would rather let the infection eat me alive than take Monistat again! F 24 1 days
4/27/2007
 5  Terrible yeast infection Slight increased itching around entrance, which was cured by the external cream that comes with it. I didnt use the cream kind. I've used it the 4 times I've gotten a yeast infection... and it worked perfectly everytime and get rid of my infection within a day after the treatment was over. F 17 4 times
4/26/2007
 4  Self-diagnosed yeast infection. I have experienced ZERO side effects. LADIES, LISTEN UP. For all of you out there who are frustrated about what to do with your itching vagina, and you come here and read a billion horror stories about this product, CHILL OUT. I realize that you aren't liars here and I'm sure you had severe problems, but I read this page prior to buying it and prior to using it, and I was COMPLETELY TERRIFIED. I bought this product two days ago, I've used it 2 of the 3 nights, and I have felt NOTHING but relief. I was scared as well because I didn't go see my doctor first, but I was pretty sure I had a yeast infection because I'd taken antibiotics and started itching soon after. But Monistat 3 has definitely taken away the itching and the general icky feeling. I got the suppositories that can be inserted, not the cream. INSERT THIS MEDICINE RIGHT BEFORE YOU GO TO BED. I have experienced NO messiness and this is the way I've went about it. Also, some of your burning and itching may be because you didn't insert it ALL THE WAY. It's like a half-inserted tampon: it's gonna hurt. So shove it in as far as it goes. Girls, relax. F 18 2 days
3/29/2007
 4  Yeast Infection - self diagnosed I had a yeast infection 2 other times in my life - and I am a firm beleiver it matters WHEN you start the product. I've taken Monistat 3 - this last time (last night was my last dose) and last summer, and each time, the outcome was fine. Last summer was better - but that was the LOTION that you pump in the inserters. This time, I accidentally got the "tablets" or whatever - they look like lipstick...and though I'm finished with my dosage, I feel like I may need another one - though I may not. But, point blank - if you do something about any uncommon itching/burning AS SOON AS YOU FEEL SOMETHING (that night) - then you should be fine. Unless, of course, your body doesn't react well to Monistat. But, I"ve never had any complaints. I'm not 100%, but compared to 2 days ago - I am in heaven because that was definitey HELL. UgH--i hate them...and the funny thing is - I got it from taking Penicillin for a week for a dental infection!! You think taking something good fo I RECOMMEND it...just make sure you get the LOTION that goes into the tubes...and I'd stick with 3-5 day dosages. I never went wrong with 5. F 25 3 days
3/26/2007
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 1  Mild Yeast Infection Add me to the list. First time in years I'd had a yeast infection, I'd caught it early and tried the M3. Within a minute of inserting the cream, the itching was unbearable. It was truly shocking waves of itching -- much, much worse than what I'd been dealing with from the infection. The only thing that brought the itching down to a tolerable level was a warm bath and getting as much of the cream out as I could. I'm astonished this product is still on the market with so many complaints. I will be calling my PCP this morning, who prescribed me the antibiotics a few weeks ago that gave me the yeast infection, but from now on, I'll stick with yogurt, diflucan or something from the health store. M 35 1 days
3/26/2007
 5  yeast infection slight burning and that is normal. I dont understand what these woman are talking about!! this site scared the crap out of me when I first used the product. I used the product the first day and I felt nothing and went right to sleep but when I woke up It was burning because it was leaking out. Then I went to this site to see if burning was normal and these woman are saying it was so bad but it was a light burning nothing I could not handle, but after reading this I was scared to use it again, but I did because I wanted to get rid of this thing. The second night i used it I felt slight burning when i laid down for awhile but nothing wh en I woke up I took a nice shower and went on about my bis the third night I felt alittle more burning but nothing serious I went right to sleep, I woke up and it was alittle burning took a nice shower and went on with my day, not a big deal at all. I do believe my yeast infection is gone but if not I will take a diflican if the symptoms come back. Ladies my advice would be to not look at F 22 3 days
3/23/2007
 2  yeast infection from antibiotic use INTENSE ITCHING, like nothing experienced before applying the medication! I used the Walgreen's brand (Miconazole-3) and had the same awful side effects reported here: nearly unbearable itching and burning after applying the product. I'm just relieved to find that so many other women had the same problem with these products - I thought it was just me! I used Maximum Strength Vagisil following the applications to help squelch the HORRENDOUS ITCHING (despite instructions not to use other vaginal products simultaneously). The labels on both products (Monistat-3 and Miconazole-3) should CLEARLY WARN that INTENSE ITCHING AND DISCOMFORT may occur (not just "mild itching and burning," as printed on the Walgreen's brand box). I took the 3rd dose last night so do not know yet if the yeast infection has been knocked out or not. I hope other women here will report back regarding the final results, after suffering through the cure! F 48 3 days
3/21/2007
 1  yes extreme, horrible burning pain in the vagina and entrance to. Astonishing itching that is hard to control. SCARY !! Chickened out from taking dose 3....nightmare............ Look for something else ! F 40 2 days
3/17/2007
 2  Reaction to Amoxicillin PAIN PAIN AND MORE PAIN HOT BURNING PAIN FOR HOURS NEXT DAY, STILL SORE WHY, WHY, WHY WOULD A MANUFACTURER OF SUCH A PRODUCT USE AN INGREDIENT THAT STINGS, BURNS, ETC. I PHONED THE MANUFACTURER AND GOT MONEY REFUNDED - BUT WHAT ABOUT PAIN AND SUFFERING? NO, I AM NOT A BABY !! I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN AND A CANCER SURVIVOR FOR TWENTY YEARS..... GET RID OF THIS PRODUCT AND GIVE US SOMETHING THAT CURES THE PROBLEM WITHOUT CAUSING SUCH PAIN F 64 1 days
3/15/2007
 5  yeast infection It was itchy and burned a little at first but I had taken some tylenol PM and fell right asleep. I was itchy and burning before I took it too...I woke up and had no more sympotoms and in 3 days my infection was gone. F 33 3 days
3/9/2007
 3  yeast infection I used the 3 day pill instead of the cream this time and it was 1,000,000 times better. I'm not finished taking it yet but there is no pain with the 3 day pill. my doctor told me that if you have a reaction to monistat then to try canesten, and that unless its a really mild yeast infection then to do a 6 day treatment rather than 3! F 21 2 days
2/28/2007
 1  Self-diagnosed yeast infection Day one was okay... not bad... day two.. OMG, can you say "Vagina of Fire?" All i wanted to do was get it out!!! Called a nurse hotline who suggested a 1/2 cup of baking soda in a 1/2 tub of water which seems to have helped somewhat, but man... I AM NEVER DOING THIS AGAIN. EVER. This 'cure' was worse than the 'disease'!!! The nurse I spoke to said this wasn't the first time she'd taken a call like mine. ER doc said i'd probably get a YI after he switched my anti-biotics for an abscessed tooth from Amoxicilian to Clindimycin... so when the symptoms appeared, i headed to the pharmacy per his instructions and chose Monistat at the recommendation of the pharmacist. Someone had suggested plain yogurt, I wish I'd listened instead of scoffing... this was a horrible experience. F 38 2 days
2/28/2007

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