My Husband Had Thrush After A Cystectomy . It Was

Posted on Sun, 27 Jan 2019

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Question : My husband had thrush after a cystectomy. It was treated in the hospital and went away. Nystatin suspension was prescribed and filled by the pharmacy which we didn't pick up until he was released so we have a full bottle. He does not have much taste for food now. Nothing tastes good. Will nystatin help with this or is some other medication causing this?

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with this or is some other medication he is taking causing this?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Probably the symptoms are related to a side effect of Nystatin.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Nystatin is an antifungal medication.

It is prescribed by the doctor to treat the yeast infection and it is a very effective medication.

Nystatine is bitter and has a foul taste.

This may be the cause of the change of taste of your husband.

This side effect will go away after the treatment with Nystatin.

So, I recommend to continue the full cycle of treatment as prescribed by your doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (34 minutes later)

Should be start the nystatin even though he hasn't taken it since discharge a month AGI?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, your husband can use nystatin suspension for the thrush infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

Your husband can use Nystatin suspension to treat the thrush infection.

I also recommend to use daily probiotics for better treatment.

Wishing you all the best.

Take care dear,

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana