Monistat 1 Combination Pack and Burning: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Coc...
• April 13, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Always experience intense burning and itching with Monistat 1 day because it's stronger in order to work quicker. And today is no different. Just when I thought it was too unbearable, I applied a bit of coconut oil to the outside of my vagina, and immediately I'm relieved. I can now see light at the end of the yeast infection tunnel. Hope this helps someone else."

• Mon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "The first time I used this, I thought I was allergic to the medication because it itched and burned so bad! It felt like REALLY BAD internal itching all over my body, as well as my vagina! It was an itch that you could get no relief from, even if you scratched! I vowed to never use this again until I read the reviews and realized this is how it works! Well, it worked. I'm using it again right now and my vagina feels like it is on fire, itching like crazy, and I have the internal itching all over my body again! It's awful, but it does work... if you can wait it out and be strong through the itchiness and burning, it's well worth it! Good luck!"

• Jma...
• December 23, 2020

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "A day later and my pootang is still on fire! May as well have slashed it up with paper cuts and drenched it in lemon juice or hot pepper juice. I've had kids, I've been stitched, I've been in car accidents with severe broken bone injuries... I'd have a root canal with no anesthetic before I'd ever try this again. I'm scared! Glad other people had it too, otherwise I'd drive myself to the ER. Feel their pain, though, and do not want anyone to ever go through this. I had to put a frozen burrito on it! Only relief so far, not to mention the swelling :( I hope at least the YI goes away within the next day or two! Who can tell if it did or if I got a chemical burn!"

• Suf...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2020

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "What the actual burning nightmare is this! I've used this before years ago, I don't remember this hot lava! I REALLY hope it makes my YI go away, but at what price! I USED IT ABOUT 10 PM. IT'S 2 AM AND I'M ON FIRE. I'M JUST GLAD IT'S A WEEKEND!"

• Bad...
• March 4, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Put it in and take a nap! I see all these horrible reviews, but I put it in, took a nap, added some more of the cream when I woke up, which helped but still itchy and burning. It’s just part of the process, people. I’m sorry, but suck it up. And keep the area dry, you don’t want to keep it with a wet towel, it will promote the growth of the yeast. Also, the directions are VERY CLEAR about increased burning and itching. So you knew what you were getting into... don’t complain if they warned you about it."

• Kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "OMGoodness, get it out. Have a YI, thought okay, can't get into the doctor, will use this. Never ever again. Swollen, but the burning, dear Lord, the burning is so bad, and I can't get it to stop. Don't ever buy it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Beware! This product makes you burn and itch like crazy down there. I bought the 1-day version, and honestly, I wish I didn't. It's like putting a burning ghost pepper in your lady bits. I've never been more uncomfortable. I had to take an Advil to numb the burning. I don't know how effective it is, since I just started it. Fingers crossed I wake up and bye-bye yeast infection."

• Vba...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2020

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I took Monistat one time back in high school, and I remember waking my parents up because I was screaming with terrible itching and burning. I have had many YIs since then, but have told that story to every doctor and have been prescribed Diflucan instead. Awww... what a magical little pill. It’s amazing. You take it, and instead of itching and burning, you wake up, and your YI is hardly noticeable. So imagine my dismay when I find out that I cannot take Diflucan because I was just put on Lexapro, and they have a slight reaction with each other (could cause rapid heartbeat). At this point, with the itching I am feeling, I would rather have the rapid heartbeat."

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "So I went and got this product because I had some mild itching, and I’ve had a YI before. Any other time I’ve used Monistat 3. I went to Walmart, they only had Monistat 1. I didn’t have any burning sensation prior to inserting the 'pill.' Now my vagina is on fire, omg, it stings so bad when I urinate. I’ve never had issues with Monistat, but I feel like the #1 formula may be too strong. So please be mindful that it does cause a burning sensation that is very uncomfortable. I honestly was confused and didn’t know what was going on because I only had mild itching prior to using the product, no burning. I took it as a precautionary solution to the onset of a YI based off of one minor symptom. Now I’m regretting life."

• Aca...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2021

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Okay, so I feel a lot better after reading everyone’s comments - and I most likely will continue reading them until this horrible burning and discomfort ends! I inserted the egg around 7 pm last night and had no issue until waking up at 6 am with some of the most discomfort I have ever experienced down there! It is so extreme that it is all I can think about! My YI symptoms weren’t severe, and it was my first ever, so I didn’t think a doctor's visit was necessary—I am currently regretting that. Now, I am not laying here crying, but I have been up for hours with an extreme burning sensation researching when this is going to end. If it is more than today, I will need to go to a doctor. I do not recommend ever taking this. I know I will not."

• Bur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I do understand that there will be side effects, but never expected that. This medicine is horrible and burns like crazy. I used the itch relief, and it made it worse. I ended up here because I wanted to check if the burning was common, and it seems to be for 95% of us. So Monistat, goodbye."

• Hot...
• October 30, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "So I took the Monistat 1 a day for my severe yeast infection. I inserted it far up and put extra on the outside. Went straight to bed, but woke up 3 hours later with itching and burning worse than the yeast infection!"

• Fab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2024

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I am leaving another review for this product. I left one a few months back when I had one, and this is just to back up the other review. It should only cause mild burning. If it is unbearable, it is 100% because you waited too long to treat. This product is great if you catch it within the first few days to one week. After that, you will be miserable. Unfortunately, I am experiencing another YI, but this product knocked it out the other time, so I decided to try it again because I do not have insurance to see a doctor right now. It feels just like I remember. Use it as soon as you know it’s coming on. Do not wait!!!"

• Oka...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I made the mistake of reading these reviews after inserting the egg. I freaked out and considered taking it out but soon found that impossible to do. I didn’t notice any severe burning, but as I was freaked out by some people's experiences, I decided to stay lying down with a pillow under my lower back, and I think that made a huge difference in reducing side effects. I noticed a slight amount of burning when I got up to pee, so I have a feeling the flow of the medicine to external areas is the culprit. I had a pretty mild infection, and I’m frustrated that the labeling doesn’t really indicate the harshness of this medication, though. I try to keep things natural, but I didn’t feel like fussing with garlic or yogurt or anything. The medication seems to be working less than 24 hours later, so it works at least. Probably wouldn’t use it again, but here to report that you may not react how everyone else is and not to be too worried about it!"

• Hel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Update: I finally went to the OB/GYN after excruciating burning and severe swelling. Guess what? They said I had a chemical burn. They said they never recommend this product to patients due to high alcohol content along with other irritants. They prescribed me a yeast pill and told me to use Desitin diaper cream for babies instead. Do not buy if you want to save your vag!!!!"

• Fir...
• September 19, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Yes, I know my nickname is Fire Pepper, but I never thought I would live up to this name. Monistat 1, I highly do not recommend. Within 5 minutes of inserting this into my vagina, I experienced some very intense burning accompanied by severe itching. I thought I was dying! I felt like a part of my body would forever be damaged. I couldn’t tell my boyfriend this, he would think I have an STFD (sexually transmitted fire disease). Also, the leakage is nasty and messy! I’m having to wear a pad daily just to not mess up my underwear. When you sit down, it feels like you’re going to slip and slide in your crotch! It is now week 3, and there is still a tiny bit of discharge. I just want it to be finished already. So, the effectiveness of this product, I would say a 0! I still had to go to the doctor, Diflucan is the best route to take, and it’s hassle-free, pain-free, and not messy at all!"

• Err...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I used M1 and have been in agony for more than a week! I had to go to my GYN, who diagnosed a chemical burn to my vagina. I don't know if going to the pool the next day added to it, but have now been using a steroid ointment and finally a Lidocaine ointment that burns like hell before it does its numbing. My GYN said this stuff is the worst thing for vaginas, I agree!"

• yea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2022

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Ok, many of the reviews are true, and it does burn like hell the first few hours. OMG, but I put a cold, wet towel and took ibuprofen around hour 3, and this saved my cooch. I was only going to write a review if it actually worked. So after hour 4, it was a nice, warm burn (I don’t know how to word it without it sounding like I’m a masochist). Waking up the next morning, my yeast infection is gone completely, and I’m so excited that I will be able to sex again."

• Dee...
• September 12, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I am convinced Monistat was created by men who hate women! I have tried everything to get this intense burning to stop, nothing helps. A shower helped for a few minutes, but the burning is back along with swelling, and it feels like my inner vagina is having convolutions. Never ever again. I wanted fast relief from the YI, now I wish I had those same problems instead of this “cure.”"

• 1In...
• October 23, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I just inserted the stuff, and about 30 minutes later, I felt a light itching. I also had to pee, so after I peed, there was a burning feeling that felt like fire and light throbbing in my vagina. Feels like Satan is skipping inside my vagina. It's the worst feeling I have ever had. I don't know what this is, this is my first time using it, and I'm embarrassed because I'm afraid to tell my boyfriend I have great balls of fire in my vagina."

• OMG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I cannot believe this product is allowed to keep being sold. Within minutes of using Monistat, for feeling slightly itchy, now I feel like I am on fire, being bitten by a thousand ants. How can all of the reviews for a product be having similar horrible reactions and this product still be on the market?"

• Fir...
• December 2, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "OMG, so I've taken the 3-day and 7-day Monistat in the past, no problem. My story: So after taking some antibiotics for 10 days, I had a visit from the YI monster. I took the 1-day, and holy hellfire. I woke up feeling like Satan took up a vacation home in my lady parts. I tried the flipping cream that came with it too, and nope, FIRE DOWN BELOW! I finally read below about a woman being told Desitin diaper rash cream from her doctor, and at this point, I would put tiger's blood on my burrito if it would stop this holy hellfire. Welp, after literally sitting in the shower for 20 minutes, my awesome partner went out and got me Desitin, and that worked. I think the combination of going in the shower and putting the Desitin cream on afterward helped. I even took 2 Advil. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT. Unless you want to feel like napalm hit your va jay jay and its neighbor."

• Kee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 7, 2021

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "For all the ladies that need help. The times I’ve used this before and have had an actual awful severe YI, this has not burned me. But this time it did, so I’m assuming it’s because I had such a mild case for a yeast infection! This does help a lot, but please, if you have a mild yeast infection and you don’t think it isn’t as bad, I would suggest just using the 3-day or even the 7-day since it’s not in such a high dosage. I also did have a yeast infection the week prior to using this and used the 3-day because I had just gotten off antibiotics. The 3-day didn’t burn me, but this one did, and like I said, I’m assuming since I used the 1-day and it’s such a high dosage that’s why it burned! It even burned for days after, and I still had some itch!"

• JHa...
• October 26, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "This is not a drill, listen to the other reviewers. This product is awful. I literally felt like my crotch was on fire. I was in tears, it was so bad. I have never done a review of any product, but this experience was so painful that I had to."

• Oh ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "It’s currently 4 a.m., and I’m laying here with a washcloth on my vagina, wishing I had read these reviews before buying. I was on the Fluconazole pills, but after two days of them not working, I decided to try out the Monistat one day. I know a lot of people who have used it, and it seemed like the next best option. I didn’t have any pain during the insertion, but throughout the night... holy moly. I'm in so much pain right now. Burning and itching. I hope this pain is either worth it or goes away soon."