Miconazole topical and Itching: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Squ...
• May 2, 2020

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "Take this stuff off the shelves!!! Intense burning and itching, way worse than the infection itself, not to mention swelling. I can’t even sit down! Wish to heck I had read the reviews before I used it!!"

• she...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2024

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "The first night I took this, I was fine. It itched, but I was super tired, so I fell right asleep. I am on the second night, and my goodness, I want to rip my vag out and let her air dry because my goodness this itches. It’s not too burny, it’s more itchy. It did help already, though, so I am going to power through. I wish my doctor had warned me that although it is relief EVENTUALLY, it is NOT instant relief. I wish you all the best, girls."

• Yay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2020

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "So I bought Monistat 1 and read the reviews. I was so nervous to try this, but I really didn't want to go to the hospital, so I tried it anyway. The first hour was okay, but after that, oh man, it was pretty intense. Lots of itching and burning, and I just sat really still, and then when that was too much, I laid down very still... it lasted for a couple of hours, but to be honest, it was bearable. I mean, it did burn, but the infection kind of requires that, I think, lol!!! This morning had lots of discharge but no burning or itching. I'm pretty swollen there though, but this is literally the next day. I would use this again. I really don't like how uncomfortable I was for the time I was, but I'd rather take this than go to the hospital. Our bodies are different, so don't be too thrown off by negative comments."

• A...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "The email I just sent to the makers of Monistat: The itching and burning I am experiencing right now is excruciating. This is unacceptable. I have used Monistat products many times in the last 15 years, and I have never experienced anything like this torture. That I may have to go to my local emergency room to have my vagina flushed out is beyond ridiculous. I have never hated a brand as much as I hate Monistat right now. After reading a very long, very recent thread of women who have had similar reactions, I think it is grossly negligent of your company to say that 'mild' itching and burning may occur. The only justice in the world would be for every male executive and product developer in your company to develop crotch rot inside their penis and be forced to use this product. Their female counterparts need to go straight to somewhere bad for pocketing their pay while Monistat victims writhe in pain and discomfort. I hate you people and I plan to make it my mission to let every woman know how disgusting, useless, and harmful your products are. Do not send me any coupons as an 'We're sorry our product set your vagina ablaze with the venom of a billion tiny fire ants. Here is a discount for your next hot molten lava therapy kit.' Do not dare."

• NUR...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2018

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "Don't listen to all the bad reviews on this product, people obviously don't know how treatment for a fungal infection works. The worse the pain or itching after insertion or application of cream, the worse the infection. If it's really burning and itching, it just means you have a really bad infection and the medication is attacking it. Also, using the 7-day treatment may be better for really bad infections as it will not hurt as badly, it's more of a gradual treatment as opposed to the 1 or 3-day treatment."

• Lon...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 31, 2019

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "I know Monistat 7 gets a lot of hate, but it works. The box says you may experience a mild increase in itching and burning, and I've found a way to decrease it. The first night I used it, I just lay down with a pad on, and it felt fine. But when it started to leak, the outside of my vagina felt like it was covered in termite bites. Worst case scenario, the itching subsides after an hour. I'm in the middle of my seven-day treatment, and I've found what works best is literally shoving a towel into your underwear to basically clog the leak. This product should NOT touch the outside of your vagina, despite what the box says. In the morning, if it leaks, it DOES NOT burn, it's just the initial hour. Please do not let this deter you from buying this product. My vagina was so swollen from my yeast infection I would start to cry when I wiped. The morning after my first application, no itching, no swelling, no pain. This product WORKS, just make sure not to let any leak out."

• I a...
• October 11, 2020

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "I am not doing well. This is my second YI in my life, and both times now I have used Monistat 3. The first time I inserted the product lying down and later got up and used the bathroom, which was a terrible mistake. The liquid started falling out of me and burned so bad I thought my vagina was on fire. I took a shower and spent 20 minutes trying to get all of the product out. I lay down again, scrolled through reviews, and the burning stopped after an hour. Although I removed most of the product early, the next day my vagina felt almost good as new. Fast forward to now (about a year later), I decided to give this product another try and not make the mistake of getting up after inserting. Unfortunately, standing up isn’t the problem. I have been lying down, with the insides of my vagina burning and itching for the past hour. My cooch feels like a hot pepper has been shoved up it. I am having a very tough time. Although this product works, I would not recommend it to others."

• Itc...
• December 3, 2019

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "I was getting to the point I couldn’t stand my vagina, so I forced my husband to fetch me the 3-day Monistat. I inserted the strange egg into my vagina and smeared the cream all over. About 5 minutes later, I was trying to make tacos, and a severe itch started, followed by an intense burn. I thought it was in my head, but it started increasing. My baby started crying during this climbing of the burn, and I literally thought I was about to go insane. My heart was racing, I was sweating profusely, and I couldn’t think straight. My husband asked if I was okay, and I had to literally abandon the tacos and baby to go into the bathroom and try and get this out. I guess it was the cream that caused this because getting most of it out, the pain actually went away... Here I am 3 hours later, and I actually feel great. My take is: it worked, but you gotta commit and crawl through the depths of hell to get to the other side."

• Anonymous
• January 6, 2020

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "Everyone is saying that they are experiencing this side effect of itching and burning when it clearly says that it is part of the process! Make sure you all read the box. It says that this is something that occurs! Just take the full 3 days and you should be fine! It’s the medicine working."

• fla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2023

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "First day was the same as all these reviews describe - HORRENDOUS and sinfully filled with fire in and around my vulva. We all scream together. Second day (today), there’s absolutely no pain/itchiness/soreness/side effects. I really do think that the initial pain is just the medicine WORKING and eating away at the fungus. The worse the spread, the more it hurts at first. Today I have nothing to complain about and I think we just need to stick it out for that first couple of hours of hellfire. It’s definitely working now, oof."

• Hel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2019

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "So I gave this a 10 because it definitely works, but if I had to rate the overall experience, I would give it a 2. Literally only keeping it above 0 because it is effective. The internal itching you get using this stuff is unbearable! The first night is always the absolute worst, and it gradually gets better every night after. After night 3, there usually isn’t much itching or burning. But my goodness, you would think there was a way to make this work without the discomfort or something they could provide you to ease the discomfort."

• Jay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2019

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "Stay away!! I used Monistat over a decade ago. Some reviews say that the burning is because it’s not a yeast infection. Untrue! This Monistat is a different formula, and whatever they put in it causes extreme burning! My labia minor and major burned in ways I cannot describe. The inflammation is not minimal! Please don’t purchase this product. On day 1, there was some mild discomfort and itching. Day 2 was by far the worst as the product began to slowly seep out, and I was up all night in pain and agony. Day 3, the “chunks” of the egg start to come out, and I finally felt relief. It is now Day 4, and there is some itching, but barely noticeable. Don’t use this product. Please! The FDA needs to investigate this."

• Slo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2020

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "Now I know why my doctor advised me to use M7, not M3...! M7 is a lower strength than M3, which is 'regular strength.' The first applicator I used itched and burned like crazy within a few minutes. It was so unbearable I ended up using the bathroom to push it out and then took a shower to rinse it out. BUT...to my astonishment, the next day both itch and discharge diminished - not completely, but definitely and noticeably much less. That encouraged me to apply the second dosage. Except this time I took my sweet time pushing in the plunger. I pushed a little, then paused, and repeated until the entire dosage was applied. It took me a good 10 minutes total. There was a long continuous mild itching, which was irritating, but it did not burn. I took Benadryl to take the edge off and fall asleep. Fingers crossed..."

• Slo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2020

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "Now I know why my doctor advised me to use M7, not M3...! M7 is a lower strength than M3, which is 'regular strength.' The first applicator I used itched and burned like crazy within a few minutes. It was so unbearable I ended up using the bathroom to push it out and then took a shower to rinse it out. BUT...to my astonishment, the next day both itch and discharge diminished - not completely, but definitely and noticeably much less. That encouraged me to apply the second dosage. Except this time I took my sweet time pushing in the plunger. I pushed a little, then paused, and repeated until the entire dosage was applied. It took me a good 10 minutes total. There was a long continuous mild itching, which was irritating, but it did not burn. I took Benadryl to take the edge off and fall asleep. Fingers crossed..."

• Kay...
• June 6, 2020

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "I have used Equate 7 Day before with success, did have some burning a bit when I inserted, but it was tolerable. I used Monistat 7 last night, and within two hours I was awake with unbelievable burning and itching. I couldn't sleep, it was so uncomfortable. The pain I felt was enough that I almost panicked. I wiped off as much as I could and used a cool rag to help. I finally got an ice pack and put that there for 20-minute increments. It was miserable. I was up for hours, then finally was able to sleep around 4 a.m. I feel swollen and irritated this morning, with some itching, but I walk like I've got on a full diaper. I'm seriously not sure what to do now... can't do another night like that."

• Ris...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2015

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "1st time YI. Bought Monistat 3 pre-filled cream. 1st dose burned and itched for about an hour. I thought my vagina was gonna die, lol. 2nd day was a little better, no burning but very itchy. 3rd day, no burn or itch. It's been 3 days since then, and I feel 100% better. Will definitely buy again. I recommend to anyone just sit through the pain. It's temporary."

• luv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2020

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "I told myself if this medicine ended up working, I would leave a positive review because at one point I was doubting it. I was on antibiotics, and a yeast infection quickly followed: white discharge with no odor, itching at the opening and inside me, and vaginal soreness. I felt like I got kicked between the legs! I dealt with it for a few days, taking AZO, before I turned to Monistat 1. Let me tell you, the first day and after, I did not think it was working and started to worry I had something worse. Day 3, the discharge was the absolute worst it's been, day 4 still wasn't cleared up. I washed with some coconut oil down there and let it sit before rinsing. Random and first time I tried it through this week, and then finally today, day 5, the infection appears to be gone, no discharge, not a single itch! I also got my period today, maybe that's why, or maybe the coconut oil helped. Either way, I think Monistat 1 works, just give it a good couple of days like it says. Best of luck!"

• The...
• October 24, 2018

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "Whoever thought you could just tell women to take this product, Monistat 7, before bed is a cold person. Did you really think anyone could sleep with the itchy and burning vagina? I am so annoyed, and my feelings are so hurt right now that you would allow any woman to endure this feeling for some dollars. Who approved this to be on the shelves at the store? I wouldn't wish this feeling on my worst enemy. My first and last time taking this product. This is day two, and it was worse than last night. I am a fool for going for it twice. When you guys put the side effects on the box, do not sugarcoat it - talking about minor itch or burning, etc. Let us know... side effects, my ass, it causes you to want to have your vagina removed. RIP to my vagina."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2021

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "I have never in my life left a review on anything. Not Amazon, not a restaurant, not a game, nor a forum. What has Monistat changed???? I used this several times in the past, and I have never experienced this terrible burning/itching. Like seriously, if it weren’t for everyone else’s reviews, I would think I had an STD that I didn’t know about. I am on fire and trying my best not to run to the tub, turn the shower on, and hit a handstand. And wait... what’s that smell? Oh! That’s just my vagina burning to a black crisp!!! Save your cookies, ladies. I remember I used to have one twenty minutes ago!!! Seriously, just get Diflucan."

• Can...
• December 30, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I'm dying. I'm pretty sure of it. I'm seconds away from getting a spoon to dig this out. I think it's part acid. Maybe that's how it kills the yeast. The burning is at a solid 8, and the itching is a 12 and rising. I don't remember inviting hell into my vagina, but it happened. I need an ice cream-filled syringe to relieve the burning and itching, but I may opt for a cool bath. Next time I think this is a good idea, I should light a match made of poison oak and stick it in my vagina for a few... Maybe I'll get the point."

• Anonymous
• December 24, 2019

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "So a lot of people I see have a lot of discomfort/burning, which is true. The medicine does cause a very intense burning and itching feeling, but it helps! The pain you get from it is most definitely a 0/10, but the end result is a 10/10. Make sure after taking the medicine you use a heating pad/blanket or cold compress. After about 1-2 minutes of cream insertion, it will burn! But for me, it’s over in about an hour."

• Bro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2019

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "Don’t let the product run out/touch your vulva is the key! I have a very mixed review actually. The first time I used it, I felt an unbearable amount of burning and itching most gals are describing. So bad, I literally showered and washed until it all came out. Stubborn me, the next night I decided to give it another shot since I came across someone (genius in my book lol) who said it won’t burn/itch as long as it doesn’t touch the vulva or outside of the vagina. This is so true! I inserted the cream, laid right down with my knees bent up so the product flowed down into my v, not out. Do not walk around or pee! Vagina life saver folks."

• Thi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Are you kidding me with the burning?! My YI was nearly gone with the Diflucan pill, but I decided to back it up with Monistat 3. Within 10 minutes, my peaceful vagina erupted into unbearable flames and itching like I've never experienced. Can't sleep. Rushed to the bathtub for an emergency douche under the faucet, trying to purge this Satan's brew from my agonized lady purse. If you enjoy mind-bending burning and itching, shove this poison into your body. If not, stay away! As I write this, my pussy is spread before a fan, and I'm thinking only the Lord can help me now."

• Hel...
• December 29, 2020

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "I've never had a yeast infection before, but I went on antibiotics for kidney stones (side note, worst experience of my life), and for the first time ever, it severely messed up my downstairs. I keep a very clean house, my door is locked at all times, the Chamber of Secrets stays closed, so when stuff hits the fan, it gets ugly. After several days of burning, itching, pain, I finally followed my mother's advice to get the 3-day Monistat syringes. I had used Vagisil previously, and even that burned, but it went away eventually. So when this started burning and itching after I used it, it was almost expected. I thought, oh okay, it'll go away. Nope. Nope. Nope. NOPE. My downstairs has become deeper downstairs. It is the worst. It is a lava pit. It is the depths of the hottest lava pit in existence. But with a colony of fire ants living in it. I don't even care if this works to fix my yeast infection, there's not a chance that I'm using this ever again."

• Cam...
• February 9, 2020

Miconazole topical for Vaginal Yeast Infection "After reading the label, I found that it says the burning and itching will increase even more so than what you have already been experiencing. This product is VERY strong, and I’ve found the worse your YI is, or the more prolonged amount of time it took you to treat it, the worse the side effects will be. I tried to tough it out for about 45 minutes before I couldn’t stand the pain anymore and rinsed as much as I could out. Within another 45 minutes, I was starting to feel a little better. It was awful. I’m on day 2, this time I’m in the same position, laying on my back, legs up, but instead of inserting the full amount at once, I’m slowly releasing the product in a little at a time. Like I’m talking a slight push on the syringe every 5 minutes or so. It seems to be helping, still a little irritating, but NOTHING compared to day 1. Good luck, ladies."