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Should I Take Monistat-3 And Hope Reactions Don T Get Worse Or Should I Try The 7 Day Diflucan?
I have had UTI and put on Bactrim for 10 days. One week later, felt like another UTI. I suffered in silence and finally after 2 weeks, contacted my physician. Urinalysis - ok but culture showed e-coli. Put on macbid but got yeast infection. One diflucan - did nothing One week later one more diflucan. Nothing. I bought Monostat-3 per physicians suggestion. One dose and I felt normal, but broke out in hives all over my legs. She is calling in a 7 day Diflucan. Would you suggest I stick with the monistat-3 and hope reactions don t get worse or should I try the 7 day Diflucan
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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Since you are likely experiencing an allergic reaction to the monistat, it would be best to discontinue it.
Because you did not have a response to the diflucan your doctor may want to consider a swab to confirm the type of infections and possible resistance to medication.
IF this is not an option then you can consider using the alternative medication suggested by your doctor.
I hope this helps
Since you are likely experiencing an allergic reaction to the monistat, it would be best to discontinue it.
Because you did not have a response to the diflucan your doctor may want to consider a swab to confirm the type of infections and possible resistance to medication.
IF this is not an option then you can consider using the alternative medication suggested by your doctor.
I hope this helps
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