Terconazole topical and Irritation: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I went to the gynecologist and said I had BV and a yeast infection, so he gave me tinidazole antibiotics for the BV and the 7-day terconazole. I had itching before, but I’m on day 3 and I still feel a stingy sensation and itchy sensation inside and outside my vagina. I have used this medication before, but it never did this to me before. But now I don’t know what’s going on. Feels like my vagina is severely irritated from too much antifungal cream. I’m so annoyed. What’s the point of this medication killing the yeast infection but leaves you with a severely irritated vagina? Someone else has had the same experience? I’ll be needing some estrogen vaginal cream to soothe the irritation."

• Gh0...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 6, 2020

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I’ve had chronic yeast infections for years, and for me, this is the only medication that’s worked for me. My doctor did a 6-week treatment of Diflucan, 2 other creams, and Monistat, only to find they kept coming back. Now, after having had surgery to fix the damage the infections did over the years, I always request Terconazole if I have one. Recently, I got another because of too many antibiotics (other issues), and I asked for Terconazole because after years of suffering, that is the only cream I know works for me. I will say, though, that the first few days create a burn/irritation quite a bit, the tube likes to overflow almost uncontrollably after filling the applicator, and the feeling of walking around for 7 days as if I was on a very heavy period with something there isn’t fun, but it is bearable. Definitely plan on using this again if ever need be and recommend it!"

• Ove...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I was put on Terazol 0.8% after my results came back showing I had a yeast infection. My GYN had noticed some discharge prior to prescribing me Terazol. The first day went okay, but my second day I noticed some discomfort. I had a little bit of irritation/burning, but was told by my provider that's normal and to continue the medication. By my third day after inserting my last dose, I still noticed the same symptoms as day two. I hope this last dose of it zaps this YI away! I will come back with an update."

• Mon...
• June 17, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I have a mild yeast infection, where I only experience irritation and a little itch here and there! I was prescribed terconazole 0.4, my first time ever having a yeast infection (21-year-old), and the first night I put the cream in (very easy to put in, just put it into the syringe, place it into your vag, and release cream), it worked wonders! It relieved the irritation and itch right away! Now it's day 2, and I don't have irritation at all, just still an itch here and there! I have to use the cream for 5 more days and will update every day."

• Itg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I'm 8 months pregnant, and this was my first time using this. Yes, it treated my YI, but I think I had a horrible allergic reaction to it down there. I was taking terconazole and metronidazole at the same time. I've taken the metronidazole before and never had any type of irritation. It kind of made me freak out because of how bad the irritation was and that it caused my vagina to swell. I went back to see my OB, and he put it in my chart to not use anymore. I already have a sensitive vagina as it is, but this reaction to this medicine has ruined me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2021

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Was prescribed the seven-day cream after Diflucan was ineffective. After about the third day, I noticed my discharge returning to normal, but my vulva began feeling extremely irritated and sensitive to touch (I did not experience this prior to using the cream). Thought maybe the yeast or some other pathogen was still present, so I rang to the gyn. Surprisingly, my swab came back negative for all species of Candida, BV, etc. Turns out that though the terconazole completely wiped out the yeast, it gave me dermatitis on my vulva! Definitely be mindful of this if you are super sensitive down there."

• Les...
• August 15, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I got a yeast infection after having sex. The Dr. prescribed me Terconazole 0.4% (7 day treatment). At first, it felt great! It's been 6 days since I finished the treatment, but sadly, I still feel the burning and irritation feeling. Maybe I need a higher dose or try out the oral pills."