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How Can Yeast Infection Persisting For Long Be Treated?

i have finished taking a course of antibiotics and have a very bad yeast infection. I tried over the counter meds and i thought it solved the problem but for only a day. is there a drug that my doctor can prescribe to resolve. I had yeast infections many many years ago and this is by the worst I have ever had..
Thu, 20 Jul 2017
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Since topical treatments have not been effective, oral treatment with a one-time dose of fluconazole 150 mg should be initiated.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider to get a prescription for Fluconazole.

Hope this answers your question
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Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
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How Can Yeast Infection Persisting For Long Be Treated?

Hello, Thank you for trusting HCM Since topical treatments have not been effective, oral treatment with a one-time dose of fluconazole 150 mg should be initiated. Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider to get a prescription for Fluconazole. Hope this answers your question Please address further questions here Regards, Dr.Lekshmi