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Should Fluconazole Be Taken To Treat A Yeast Infection?

ive been on amoxicillin for 5 days(5 days left) and just got a yest infection and was prescribed fluconazole should i take it now to get rid of the infection or will i just come back because i have 5 more day of antibiotics? or can i stop taking the antibiotics? if i leave the yest infection untreated what will happen? HELP!
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand..

As per your complain antibiotic intake is a common cause of secondary yeast infection as antibiotics causes disruption of good bacteria along with bad ones which are responsible for preventing infections by other organisms..
You should start taking anti-fungal medications as the severity of fungal infection will tend to increase if medication is not taken but I would suggest you to continue with the antibiotics and complete its remaining 5 days course..
Anti-fungal treatment has to be taken atleast for 2 weeks and once the antibiotic intake will be stopped gradually the fungal infection will start resolving..
Along with Fluconazole oral you should also gargle with Nystatin mouthwash, suck on Clotrimazole lozenges and take ample of probiotics like Yoghurt and garlic in diet..
Drink plenty of water ..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Should Fluconazole Be Taken To Treat A Yeast Infection?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand.. As per your complain antibiotic intake is a common cause of secondary yeast infection as antibiotics causes disruption of good bacteria along with bad ones which are responsible for preventing infections by other organisms.. You should start taking anti-fungal medications as the severity of fungal infection will tend to increase if medication is not taken but I would suggest you to continue with the antibiotics and complete its remaining 5 days course.. Anti-fungal treatment has to be taken atleast for 2 weeks and once the antibiotic intake will be stopped gradually the fungal infection will start resolving.. Along with Fluconazole oral you should also gargle with Nystatin mouthwash, suck on Clotrimazole lozenges and take ample of probiotics like Yoghurt and garlic in diet.. Drink plenty of water .. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.