Monistat 1 Combination Pack and Itching: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2020

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "DO NOT BUY. The first hour was fine. The second. OH MY VAGINA. It itches and burns like you can’t even imagine. Maybe go with the Monistat 3. Definitely not the 1. Really regretting this as I am miserable at 2:00 am, and I’ve taken Benadryl and melatonin just to try and sleep this off..."

• Ang...
• June 10, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "So I've had a yeast infection maybe 3 or 4 times. 2/4 went away by themselves. The first time I used Monistat 7 and felt fine. Today I bought Monistat 1 with the egg, and as I'm writing this in bed at 2:40 a.m., all I can think about is how much itchier it is! OMG. I just want to scratch. It's so uncomfortable, and I cannot fall asleep. When I used the 7-day, it worked. This one better work."

• mmi...
• December 22, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Without doing any research, I picked up the Monistat 1, hoping I could find some relief after taking a Diflucan and it not working. Now it’s 3 am, and I have ice packs in between my legs trying to resolve the burning and itching this medicine caused. I took a shower and put the ovule in, and everything was fine. I was laying in bed and got up to make food when the medication started leaking, and once it hit the outside, I was in awful pain, burning and itching. It was CONSTANT and would not stop. I tried washing it all out, but now I’m in bed trying to find relief still. DO NOT BUY."

• Ban...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Well, damn, I wish I would have read this before. Someone mentioned birthing fire, and I would have to agree. I feel like I took the Walmart version before, and I never experienced this. I remember a friend of mine taking Monistat, and it burned really bad for her, but I thought, oh, I’ll be fine... boy, was I wrong. About 10 minutes after inserting the egg, I was burning and itching. I made the mistake of getting up, and I felt like I was punched in the vag with a white hot branding iron. I took a shower immediately. Luckily, I have a detachable shower head, and I tried hard to clear it all out. I know it’s not completely gone because it still burns, but it doesn’t itch, and it’s nothing like it was before. I also took a Vagisil anti-itch wipe and doused it with witch hazel, and it’s currently resting on my bits. I also have an ice pack and took a pain pill. I’m praying it’ll be better tomorrow. I'm just wondering if anyone knows why it does this."

• CTa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Absolutely awful. I wish I would’ve read reviews first. The first 30 minutes with the ovule was okay, now I’ve been in tears on my bathroom floor for over an hour with burning and itching that’s unbearable. Never again will I use any of their products. I don’t even care about the money spent, I wouldn’t wish the way this feels on my worst enemy. Don’t use it. Save yourself."

• Fml...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2021

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I really wish I would have read these reviews before I tried this awful product, which was probably formulated and approved by men. I had a mild infection, just slight itching and irritation, so I figured I’d try Monistat 1 first before making a big deal out of it and to avoid racking up medical bills... Boy, was that the wrong decision. I inserted what I now assume to be the awful lava egg into my vagina at 11:30 pm. I fell into a deep sleep shortly after, only to wake up out of my slumber at 3:33 am in excruciating pain. The itchiness, irritation, and burning were now 1,000 times worse! I thought this stuff was supposed to help, not torture me! It felt like Lucifer himself unlocked the fiery gates of hell inside me. And there was nothing I could do to soothe it. I didn’t sleep at all, and I’ve been using ice packs and cold washcloths, but it barely helps. It’s now 9 am, and I’m not sure I can go to work today."

• sad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2021

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Just do not do it. Get anything else. If you’re at the store and all they have is this, walk away and go to another store. It’s not worth it. I put this ball of fire into myself at 11:30 and then woke up with extreme itching and a burning sensation at 4 a.m. I could not fall back asleep because it was so intense. Eventually, I passed out from exhaustion around 6:30. Although I woke up feeling much better, my vagina still has a slightly sore sensation. I think it cured the infection though? Just don’t do it, girl."

• Kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I tried to cure a yeast infection with probiotics and eating tons of yogurt. By the time I gave up, I was 10 days in and miserable. So, I went the 'nuclear' route - 1 day Monistat. Like other reviewers, I've used it (and survived) in the past, but this time was much different. Immediately, there was burning and itching worse than the yeast infection. However, I thought, if it works, it's worth it. Four days later, I'm still itching and burning like crazy. The cream that comes with it burns even more, and cortisone cream is not touching it either. Now I'm not sure what to do. Try another product and inflame it more, or wait and see?"

• Adr...
• August 19, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "This is the second time in my life of having a YI from antibiotics. The first time I used this product, it worked great. This time, I'm on day four, and I'm still itching and burning like crazy. It's 3 am, I can't sleep. Seriously, about to shove some ice in there! What the hell!"

• Mon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "OMG, normally I would read the reviews before trying a new product. Usually, when I get a YI, I use the 3-day treatment and have never had a problem. When I first inserted the egg, everything was fine. I guess when the egg started to melt, all hell broke loose. The itching got so unbearable I had to get the product out. Now that I've gotten the product out, I'm left with a burning sensation. I do not recommend this product to anyone."

• Anonymous
• June 13, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "This is my very first YI. I'm 16, and about 20 minutes after putting the bead in, I'm getting lots of discharge, which means it's working, I think. But it also has begun to burn and itch a bit, so I go for the anti-itch cream and put it on... it immediately is making the burning and itching way more intense. I take a shower because I couldn't stand the feeling. It is still just as bad, so I thought I jumped, maybe it was the cream that made it worse. I put the cream back on, and it is just a little bit more intense. I've been trying to stick it out the past 20 minutes, but it hurts so bad. Would not recommend."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I had a vaginal yeast infection for about 3 months now. I tried everything: apple cider vinegar (made it worse), yogurt helps but doesn’t get rid of it, aloe vera, you name it. I started using antibiotics because I thought I had a UTI or another type of infection. Unfortunately, this made it 1000x worse. I bought Monistat 1 day ovule with the cream, and the burning itching sensation is finally gone. When you use the suppository, please wash your hands and vaginal area first. If you feel some itch, it is okay, but try not to touch your area, instead, put cold water and wait for the medication to work. I’m pretty sure you’re supposed to wait at least 24 hours for you to finally feel much better. I give this Monistat a 10 rating."

• Yum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I've used Monistat 1 Day multiple times in the past. First time ever using it, yes, my vaginal area was on fire! I wanted to rip my entire section down there out. But the weird thing about Monistat is, or it could be the severity of my YI, every experience was different for me. There were times where, after using Monistat 1 Day for my YI, my infection quickly turned into BV (on two occasions), and at other times, I had just a mild burning sensation, others, no symptoms at all. I think the product is most definitely doing its job when there's severe burning and itching, but I absolutely believe it depends on you too and the severity of your YI. If you had one bad experience with it, I highly suggest getting the oral pill prescribed by your doctor instead."

• Fan...
• November 18, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I didn’t have a bad experience like most of these reviews. I didn’t read these reviews until after I had already inserted the ovule and was laying in bed about to sleep, so I started panicking a bit when I saw that most of these reviewers experienced a horrible burning and itching sensation. I decided to keep it in because I didn’t want to waste it and hoped it actually wouldn’t be that bad. There was a warm, tingling sensation about 30 mins after insertion, but I was able to sleep like normal. And when I woke up, I was completely fine. I had read a review on another website that suggested if you are active and walking around after inserting it, the medication will cause those reactions if it touches the outside of your vagina, so it is best if you insert the ovule high up inside your vagina and remained still. I did that, and I also kept my hips elevated on a pillow while I slept to help keep the medication up inside."

• Joa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Had a yeast infection. Used the 3-day product, which helped, but it was coming back after a few days. Decided to try the 1-day product. Within a few hours, I had HORRIBLE itching! The cream didn't help for more than a few minutes. It got progressively worse as the night went on. I am now swollen and raw! My skin is actually bleeding! My entire vulva area is swollen. This is horrible! I read some other reports here that Desitin helps, so I just went out and got some. I'm praying for some relief. If not better by morning, I'll have to go see my doctor. Can I sue the company that made this product? I'm losing time from work because of this!"

• Gab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "This was my first time having a yeast infection. I'm 18 years old, so I was scared of what to use because of all the other comments. I had discharge and occasional itchiness. So I got the 1-day less-mess version of Monistat, and it worked so well. I used it at 5:30. I didn’t experience any burning or itching like all the other comments say! There was a slight warm feeling about 30 minutes later, but nothing extreme at all! And most importantly, it fixed the problem!!"

• Itc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Oh, the pain and agony! Inserted the meds at 8 and applied the cream. After just minutes, the burning and itching started, but it was tolerable. It's now midnight, and I'm in absolute agony. It burns and itches so bad. I actually used some diaper wipes to remove some of the cream, so it's not as bad right now. All I can say is, for the pain and torture I've been put through, this had better work well!!"

• Gen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2022

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "For all that is holy, my YI has never hurt me as much as this jalapeño whoha has. It feels like my vagina has bred the new hottest pepper in the world! Why did I do it?! I was desperately searching for a fast fix to get rid of this YI, without waiting for a prescription to be sent over in 48 hrs. Had I known I was prepping to house Satan’s love child in my ever so angelic lady bits, I would have said no way! This “mild itching and burning” is ripping through my vaginal opening and raging and roaring through my vaginal canal faster than any wildfire I’ve ever seen! It’s even coming after my bootyhole! How are you coming after that too?! After caving and taking a wipe to clean/scratch myself real good down there, I currently have my clobetasol steroid ointment helping me tame this beast of a flame that was once known as my precious. Once this is over, you girl is going to be left with the worst PTSD from just hearing the name of he who must not be named."

• Sti...
• June 21, 2022

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I had the same experience as most people. It is a for sure trust the process situation. I was on antibiotics and always get a YI after it. So I started with the 7-day because that was all they had overseas. When I got back, I just wanted it to go away, so I picked up the one-day. I put it in at 10 pm. Right away, it had a burning sensation and itching. I made myself fall asleep. Was woken up again to use the bathroom at 3 am and it started again. Took some ibuprofen and watched some TV to fall back asleep, and by morning, when I woke up, I felt completely fine and was about 90% recovered. So trust the process if you can take it!!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2022

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I wanted to cry and die and was yelling, putting cold water on my stuff. :) If you’re down for that, go for it! Don’t do it if you won’t be able to stand the itch and burn, cause I couldn’t for sure."

• Twe...
• October 2, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Well, this is my second time using Monistat. The first time, I had the cream, and it was so uncomfortable, but it worked after a week, and that was like 4 years ago. Now, this second time, I had made my mind up that I was going to try a home remedy, so I used apple cider vinegar, and that relieved the burning and itching. But I didn't feel like it was getting better quickly enough, so I just ended up buying the ovule pack, and I must say it's getting better. I had no problem with the insert, it was just the cream that you applied for the itching and burning. Oh my goodness, it burns, but remember, that's just because it's working. I feel so much better."

• Ice...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Had a yeast infection for about 4 days when I decided to try Monistat one last time. I had used it in the past with the burning and itching, but it was mild. Holy on fire vagina!!! It feels like I used a firebrand as a tampon! They have had to change the formula. I had level 3 endometriosis and a child through natural childbirth, and this stuff is right up next to those pains. After 30 min, I was on fire and in so much pain! Put the box down, ladies. Call a clinic or go to your Dr and just get the yeast infection medicine - this stuff is not worth it! If you're like me and Googling 'is this normal' or 'will I die,' and you've already inserted the little bead from hell, grab an ice pack and breathe through it."

• mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2022

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I've had a yeast infection for a week, and let me tell you, it felt better before the so-called 'maximum strength ovule' vag insert. My God. It burns so bad. The cream does nothing to stop the burning or itching, and both actually make it so much worse. The A&D cream I used worked better than this because it actually stopped the burning and itching. I absolutely regret using this. Please, for the love of God, it's only been an hour, and it burns so bad, I want to cry. Please do NOT use this product."

• Fel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2022

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "It works... but I think the yeast infection needs to be almost severe. The suppository was easy to use and no burning, just satisfaction. There was no smell or burning during my yeast infection stage, just itching and lots of discharge. The cream for the vulva soothed the itching instantly!!!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Worst pain of my life! I inserted the Monistat tablet and literally in 20 minutes, I felt severe burning and itching. The cream made the burning worse. It itches and burns so bad I don’t know what to do with myself! I’d rather have a YI any day! Don’t use this product."