Monistat 7 and Burning: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Ran...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I wish I had a time machine so I could rewind to an hour ago and read these reviews first. My vagina is on fire!!!! I wasn’t sure if I had a yeast infection, but I’ve had itching and burning the past few days, so I picked this up hoping for some relief. Now I’m laying here praying for the sweet release of pain. I tried to tolerate it, but after ten minutes I couldn’t take it anymore and washed it off. Then I got up in there with a mirror and my vagina is red. Like fire engine red. And so, so swollen, and the itching and burning is unreal. Please, let the tale of my burning red vagina be your red flag. Run far away from this aisle and never return."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 29, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I was told by my doctor that I had a mild yeast infection, and they only had given me two pills for it. I resorted to using Monistat to finish the job. I’ve been using this for four days now, and I’m not having any issues. I do have to point out that the package says, “may increase itching and burning,” and on the first day I was itching a decent amount 5 minutes after I used it, and for 10 minutes the next morning. But it wasn’t excruciating, and it was easy to ignore. Luckily, I never had any pain whatsoever. It says to lay down once you insert the cream, so if you get up, walk around, or go to the bathroom, then that may cause leakage and problems. Also, I suggest wearing panty liners when using this cream because it comes out throughout the day. But as far as I’m aware, my yeast infection is completely gone after 4 days of the cream! It does its job. Maybe me taking the tablets first made my experience better than most."

• pin...
• May 16, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I'm 6 months pregnant and this is the first time I got a yeast infection. My stupid doctor didn't give me any instructions, I just used Vagisil for the itching for a week. Finally, she told me to use an anti-fungal cream, so I tried Monistat. After you insert it, the suffering is monumental. OMG. I put it in right before bed and lay on my back with my knees up for about 15 minutes. I swear it felt like my insides were on fire. On top of that, the entire area feels so itchy. It's so intense. I've never felt anything that uncomfortable. I'm giving it 8/10 because the next day the entire infection had really reduced, and it kept getting better really quick. But every night I used it, the intense burning, itching, crappy feeling lasted a good 15 minutes."

• tab...
• January 17, 2021

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "It is my first time to use Monistat 7, and I will never EVER buy this product again. I have tried another Monistat when I was pregnant but forgot which one, that is why I ended up with this. Right now I’m still breastfeeding, that is why I am using this brand, otherwise, I will use Canesten. This is torture. The fact that I have an infection is bad enough, but this one is burning and itching 20 times more that I had to wash down using ice-cold water. If you aren’t pregnant or breastfeeding, spare yourself from this pain."

• Lex...
• June 15, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "The Monistat 7 actually works, but you have to be really patient with it. As soon as you insert it, it burns, and the only thing in your mind is washing it away. It’s really hard to keep it on because it feels like it worsens. Be patient, it will go away, always like 30 minutes later."

• Sal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "So the previous reviews are true! The first day using the cream was awfully itchy and irritating for about 30 minutes. The second day was not bad at all, with just very subtle bursts of itchiness, and the third day (today), I didn't feel anything! I put off treating my yeast infection for too long, and enough was enough. I am sure that the itching/burning is just the infection being killed. Hang in there, ladies!"

• may...
• August 19, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Okay, so it's my first night on Monistat 7. And let me tell you, I applied and inserted the cream, and I don't know if I inserted it too far, but it said to do it as far as you can to prevent leaking. After I inserted the cream, I was like, 'pssshh, what was my sister talking about? This really doesn't even burn.' Then it happened. My vagina was ON FIRE. I tried to lay down and immediately jumped up and ran to the bathroom; it was oozing out and still is, even laying down. It still burns, but I can say about an hour into it, it slightly has eased off. But it still feels like there is so much heat. But ladies, we got this. Let's get through these 7 days and kick Monistat's A$$."

• Lin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2020

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I’m 5 months pregnant and had a mild yeast infection. My doctor told me to use this, so I did. It went away in 2 days. I’m still using it to finish off the 7, just in case anything, but I haven’t had any issues. It does have a slight burn when you first put it in, but nothing else. Cost $13 for the 7-day with the anti-itch cream."

• KGi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2020

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Tonight is night 3. The first two nights didn't burn or itch. I thought tonight would be the same. After all, I've used this medicine several times before. Tonight was horrible. I inserted the applicator with cream and laid on my back in bed. About two minutes later, I was in pain! Maybe that was a burning that was turning to pain. I ran to the bathroom and tried to get the cream out. Still in pain, I came back to bed and tried to fan the area. Maybe some air would help. Wrong! Then I started googling and found this site. I've read many of these reviews, and it's been about an hour and a half. The pain is subsiding some now. Still there, but not as intense. On a scale of 1-10, it's maybe a 4 now, whereas it was a 10 an hour ago. Maybe my YI was really bad this time."

• Def...
• July 19, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I had mild itch, so, like everybody else, bought the 7-day treatment. The first day I applied, and man, did it burn and itch. I just thought that it was because it was reacting to the yeast infection and it would only get better. Man, was I wrong! I am now on the 3rd day, and it feels just as worst as the 1st day after I insert the medicine. I can't do this for another 4 nights. Definitely stopping the medicine after today, I simply can't. The burning and itching is VERY uncomfortable and hurts. 10x worse than the itch during the day."

• Kiy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I read a lot on the medicine before taking it and asked my doctor about it as well. I am aware that the burning and itching are worse if you were scratching or rubbing the irritation of the infection before you got the medicine. When you do finally take the medicine, it'll cause burning and more itching for a few minutes, but it's only because it was irritated. And in some cases, if it's caught late, it'll cause the burning as well. Mine was caught early, luckily, and my godmom had given me advice on it, so I was aware I had it due to the itching, but I didn't scratch or rub it because she told me not to irritate it even more. I feel much better now."

• Hel...
• March 12, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I have not had a YI in about 20 years. Since I know the symptoms, when I felt irritated and itchy down there, although I had no discharge, I figured it was a YI, and to get the Monistat 7 cream. 20 years ago, it was not available over the counter, only through prescription. The first night, within minutes, the burning and itching started, and I was extremely uncomfortable. After a few hours, it stopped. Tonight is Day 2, and after insertion, I have no itching or burning sensation like I did the first night. I will continue to use all of this product for the entire 7 nights. Actually, there is no reaction at all on night 2. I guess the medicine started working after the first night. Hang in there and give it a chance."

• Anonymous
• August 18, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "My doctor prescribed this to me in high school when you had to have a prescription to get it. I have been using Monistat 7, Monistat 1, and Monistat 3 since high school, and I am now 47. I have never had a burning sensation until this time. I honestly believe someone has tampered with this product, as Monistat is not supposed to burn. You can insert it anytime. The only thing normally was that it would leak. No burning. Depending on how bad the yeast infection was, it might tingle, but that was it. Big pharmaceutical probably bought them out to keep us paying for prescribed medicine. This time my applicators were blue instead of white... Dead giveaway. Monistat applicators have always been white. If you get blue, don’t use."

• Kay...
• November 20, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I had a yeast infection, and I tried Monistat 7 day, and it worked as soon as I inserted it. It was a slight burn, nothing that was just horrible, but when I woke up, there was no itching, no smell, not a lot of discharge, and this was just the first day. I thought it wasn’t going to work because of all the negative comments, but it really does work, and it’s great. It is now my second day, and when I inserted it, I felt no burn at all. This product is awesome."

• Nop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Less than 30 seconds after applying the first dose, it started burning so bad. It was like getting a continuous pap smear, but worse. It was like a kitten with sharp claws was trying to crawl its way out of me. Couldn't wipe it out, couldn't wash it out in the shower. Still sitting here, burning 45 minutes later... Haven't seen the kitten yet."

• Fir...
• August 24, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I used Monistat 7 on multiple occasions, but it has probably been close to 20 years since I have done so. It always burned or itched a little more intensely right after application, but the good outweighed the bad, and overall it was definitely worth it. This time, I’m not so sure. I did the first application about 35 minutes ago, and I am absolutely about to lose my mind. The itch/burn is so intense that I don’t even know what to do with myself. I have been breathing as if I am in labor in an attempt to refrain from using a back scratcher on my vagina. My symptoms were at about a 3 or 4 on a scale of 1-10. I was going to knock this out early! I have had far worse in the past... if you are reading this before trying, DO NOT DO IT. ABORT MISSION!!! Go see your doctor and refuse to use this over-the-counter medication. Your vagina will thank you. As for me, it has now been about 50 minutes since I used it. The excruciating pain is now almost bearable."

• Vee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2021

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Day 1: intense burning where I literally wanted to place my whole hand into my vagina and rip it out. This lasted about an hour. Day 2: same as Day One. Day 3: no burning, surprisingly. Day 4: no burning but woke up an hour later with intense burning and itching, but nowhere near as bad as Day 1 & 2. Day 5: no burning. Day 6: no burning. Day 7: no burning. Each day of using Monistat, I had a weird fullness feeling against my cervix, but no pain. I read everywhere that the most common side effect is more burning and itching on this medication, but I think based on my experience the burning begins to resolve when it’s no longer trying to actively fight the yeast infection. I don't know if it’s worth it, as I would never want to go through this experience again, but if I had to, I would do the Monistat 1 and not the 7. But I do feel it works in resolving the infection as it is intended for."

• Mik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I'm on day 3 of this product. The first two nights were horrible. The burning and itching was so bad I wanted to cry. It was an itch like I've NEVER felt! Worse than the yeast infection itself. But the reason for 6 stars instead of 1 is because I rarely have any itchiness during the daytime, and my discharge is back clear, so I think it's working. Will update on day 7."

• Thi...
• July 6, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "This is some of the worst pain of my life. DO NOT USE THIS! The inside of my vagina is itching so bad and burning. I took two showers and got a large amount of the cream out, but it has only helped relieve the pain slightly. An ice pack helped, but it's been an hour, and I feel like little people are running around my vagina wearing cleats. Took a Benadryl, so hopefully that'll let me rest finally. This medicine is 10x worse than the YI symptoms!!!"

• Gir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I'm so happy I found these reviews! I've always bought the generic brand, and I never felt like this! But after Monistat 3, oh my gosh, my vagina is on fire, what the?! It's been 6 hours, and I took a cold bath to make it better; okay, it's a little better... Don't put the cream on the outside; it makes it worse. Debating if I want to go through this pain for 2 more days... but assuming it's burning because it's working? I wonder why it never burned with the generic brand? Good luck, girls."

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I’ve been doing this treatment for only three days. Every night after I shower, I insert the cream. The first 15-20 minutes are the worst - burning, itching, and irritation. The first time I used this product, there was absolutely no pain, a little discomfort considering it was my first time. I don’t know why this is hurting so much, I’m going to research the ingredients to see what might be causing this. I’m experiencing the pain right now, it’s awful, I want to rinse it out."

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "At first, it was some mild burning, but it wasn’t burning enough for me to go running to the bathroom. It’s gotten a lot better since the 3rd night. Would absolutely recommend this to everybody, hopefully, it’ll clear up any yeast I have inside my vagina and keeps it GONE. ❤️"

• Fla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I read these reviews and had a nice, hearty laugh. I've had a YI for almost a week now, and I've been using this, but I can't tell if it's working??? There is the same burning sensation all over again when I apply the cream to my vag, it's like fire. The pain is almost unbearable. Again, I can't tell if it burns because it's killing the yeast infection or because it wants to kill me :/"

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I feel you all! I feel fire ants all over my vagina after inserting the medication. I hope it works. I used it before years ago, and this was never an issue, my guess is that it is a new formula. I hope I don’t get a YI anymore in my life."

• R33...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "OMG!! I am speechless by how awful Monistat 7 is. I had no idea to come and look for these reviews, otherwise, I wouldn't be missing out on quality sleep to write this review. I have a high pain tolerance and rarely experience side effects to any meds or creams I take, but this was completely different. Immediately after inserting the cream into my vagina, my whole world was on fire. My YI has a mild itching sensation, but this was so bad that I couldn't tell if it was itching or burning. I felt stupid, as if I intentionally allowed fire ants to crawl in there. After thirty minutes of EXTREME discomfort and no relief, I tried my best to wash all of the cream away. My vagina is now red and irritated, and I have been unable to rest tonight. Ladies, please try oral relief if you don't have a prescription."