Nystatin and Burning: What Users Say

• Kay...
• June 30, 2019

For Oral Thrush "I was on antibiotics for an extended time and after 4 months, I developed thrush. After starting this medicine, I noticed my mouth became extremely dry, especially at night while sleeping. My tongue had a funny burning sensation and everything tasted odd. Has anyone else had this same problem? Also, I got really bad diarrhea and stomach cramps."

• Suz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2021

For Oral Thrush "This medicine is awful. Took 5ml, and it burned and made my cheeks swell and mouth burn. Told my Dr. He said just try out a little more, so I only used 0.5ml. My tongue hurts so bad. Feels like I've been chemically burned. Called the pharmacist. He said to stop taking it immediately. This stuff isn't good for me."

• bai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2021

For Oral Thrush "I took it as a swish and spit for thrush. After a few days, I developed dry mouth and a bit of burning after I took it. Some stomach cramps also occurred. None of these side-effect symptoms were too much, and I finished a 2-week prescription."

• Sil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 27, 2021

For Oral Thrush "Wow! I actually found these comments by searching to see if Nystatin causes a horrible taste in your mouth. I was diagnosed with thrush a couple of months ago by my GP after noticing a white coating on my tongue, plus my tongue was burning and I had a terrible taste constantly. No change. Went for my yearly pap and showed my tongue to my gyno, who told me to throw the Nystatin away (I was on my refill at this time), and he prescribed Fluconazole 150 mg. Told me it was better, and it was only one pill. Made no difference. Got the refill on that, still no change. Back to GP...he told me to mix Cepacol and hydrogen peroxide and use as a mouthwash and to make an appointment with my dentist. Used that combo four to five times a day and the coating on my tongue went away, as well as the burning sensation...I thought I was cured. Went to the dentist yesterday, he said I still have it on my gums and the side of my tongue. Made an appointment with ENT...what's up with this medicine?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2021

For Oral Thrush "It was prescribed to me because of oral thrush complications from the yeast infection caused by the Macrobid that was prescribed to me. Had a burning sensation in my mouth after days of using, getting my gums to feel burned, itchy mouth and eyes, feels like I'm gonna have a sore throat, also had some palpitations. Phoned the pharmacy, told them about my symptoms and was told to stop the medication. Went back to the doctor who prescribed the medication, told me I should continue and try the medication again since she thinks it kinda improved the thrush. It did somehow, but with all the side effects, I was skeptical. I'm trying it again on the 2nd day of the second attempt, let's see what happens."