Horrible reaction to Monistat

[robynf]

I recently had a yeast infection and since I'd had them before and instantly knew what it was, I decided to try Monistat 3 day instead of making a trip to the doctor for the Diflucan, which is what I had done in the past. While I was using it I noticed that over the 3 day period it was getting harder for me to fit the application in and by day 3 I had completely swollen and it felt like it was on fire! The yeast infection is gone now, but I am still swollen and still have slight burning every now and then, not so much painful as it is annoying, and it has been 5 days since I used this product! It's going down a bit, but it seems to be taking its time..anyone know how I might be able to speed the healing process?? Next time I'll just get the Diflucan and avoid all of this!

[mfowlerhoward0913]

I had the burning/itching reaction to the 1 day monistat early Saturday morning (5/21/11). After reviewing all of these posts early that morning, I decided that something has to be done about this.  I have contacted an attorney, and will be meeting with him this week.  If any of you are interested in pursuing a class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson/Monistat please let me know.  I will need your name, address, phone number, and information pertaining to your situation with using this product (when it happened with specific date(s), what product you took, symptoms, etc.)

My email address is ***@****.

[GIWKMD]

I have been on the Monistat (generic brand) for two days and i had the mild itching/burning but when i only had a little left in the tube i had been using i headed to the store for more. I purchased Monistat 7 since i had already had two days of the off brand so i would be administering the same dosage. Last night i went to insert the cream with the applicator and no more than i got it in i started having the intense burning and itching. Much more than the two previous nights. The only way to describe how it felt would be to have a full mound of fire ants crawling and biting me inside and out. I was miserable, swollen and raw. I couldn't sleep. I also noticed blood on the toilet tissue when i wiped and patted myself dry. I did everything in my power to try NOT to scratch so i don't think the blood was from scratching. I ended up icing the area all night for a little relief. I will not be using again! I don't think this was any kind of treatment but mostly torture.

[BonMot]

Hello everyone...I woke up this morn crying and depressed from feeling so sore and raw, burning and itching  on my vaginal area. My husband offered to take me to ER but I don't want anyone touching me "down there".
Started with yeast infection, doctor's office recommended fluconazole-1 pill doze. Still felt itchy and raw after 5 days ...then decided to self-medicate with Walgreen's miconazole...bad mistake. Unbelievable posts here of the excruciating pain that so many have endured and now, me too!  
Just took one antihistamine, constantly dabbing my vagina with cold compress while standing...can't  sit...haven't slept well past week. Last night was day 3 inserting the cream...thought it had to "get worse before getting better"...sure LOL! I feel so stupid.
Am now waiting to call doc. office to report...and then call the company to complain..ha, as if...this blog goes back '3 yrs for crying out loud. Anyone listening??
Thanks for sharing.., my thoughts, heart are 'out there' for all you suffering women!

[connie915967]

It seems like nothing has changed about this product after 3 years of blogging about it.  i only wish i had looked at this website before I used the cream.  Do Not Use Monistat...1, 3, or 7.  Same story as the rest of the ladies here.  The burning is distressing and 1000  times worse than the yeast infection.  This product should be taken from the shelves. There should at least be a warning that the product should first be tested in an area before a person inserts this burning device in their vagina.  Never again.

[CECE6324]

I too had a reaction, but to the mild form, Monistat 7.  I always keep some on hand. I woke up in the middle of the night and took 1 ovule once I realized what was going on., The next day was worse (I kept ice on myself most of the day). I treated one more night and then went to urgent care.  I was diagnosed with a yeast infection and got Diflucan.  However I thought I'll take one more night of Monistate 7 to wipe it out and the next day my vulva were completely swoolen and sore (and itchy).  I iced myself for 4 days and went 2 days without underwear. I researched natural remedies and tried a cup of apple cider vinager in a luke warm bath, I also kept myself on Benadryl constantly.  The swelling went down the next day and continued to subside with Benadryl use (along with a stronger antihistimine at night).  My vulva would still swell slightly with activity.  This happened to me 2 years ago and I ended up in the ER (their urgent care wouldn't treat me). I got an Rx for Hexyl(something) HCL 25mg. It treats the intense itching but puts you to sleep (it is a strong antihistimine).  My Nurse Practitioner thinks I am allergic to Monistat.  I think there should be a class action lawsuit, there are no warnings about an apparently common allergy and negative reaction.  It took 2 horrible reactions for me to figure out it was the Monistat (I think I am allergic to clomotrizole as well).  I am now treating with the apple cider vinager baths and tea tree oil suppositories I bought at a natural foods store. I don't think the Diflucan treated it all.  I am also severely limiting my sugar intake (even fruits) and avoiding all yeast products (bread).  Hope this helps others.

[viclamontgomery]

Holy mother of God.  I was at CVS around 11pm, because I was pretty certain I had a yeast infection based on my symptoms.  My husband and I picked out the Monistat 1 Day/Egg ovule insert, after comparing it to the 3 day.  The 1 day had 1200mg of miconazole (w/e it's called), and the 3 day had 200mg in each one.

I went to bed thinking 'yay, I'm going to feel better in the morning with such a strong dosage!' I woke up about an hour ago (it's 3am now) SCREAMING and itching like crazy, burning from the inside out!!  I must've woken up my entire apartment complex, screaming like the complete opposite of an orgasm.  I can't even believe how much this hurts.  I grabbed some frozen peas, wrapped them in a dish towel and basically humped it (just holding it on my crotch was NOT helping).  I told my husband I might have to go to the e.r., and I'm pretty tough when it comes to pain.  He started running me a hot bath, and while I was bawling my eyes out he found this page- SO glad to know I'm not alone! It's the weekend, so I'm calling Monistat's helpline to throw a fit first thing 8am Monday.  I was reading through the posts, and put some tampons soaked with hot water up there and pulled them out to remove the cream- I already feel a little better.  My husband's running back to CVS to get me a vinegar douche, some yogurt, and some cranberry juice (so my urine won't burn the affected area even more).  Thanks for the advice, ladies..  Johnson and Johnson are some seriously screwed up folks, and need to know what hell they've effectively put us through.  I would rather suffer through a broken leg than this, seriously.  I can't even sleep.  Trust me, I will be raising hell over this crap.