Monistat 1 Vaginal Ointment and Itching: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Min...
• September 4, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I don't usually write reviews, but I felt with all the terrible experiences, it was important to share mine. I have had a YI for about 4 days and was taking a pill medication with no luck. So without reading the reviews, I purchased this. I got home around 7 pm, inserted the ovule, and got scared once I read the reviews online. I used the cream and got immediate relief and was fine until about 10:00 pm. At 10 pm, I felt some burning and itchiness, but nothing worse than how my YI felt, and it wasn't so uncomfortable that I couldn't sleep. To me, the burning was it working, so I just let it happen. I woke up this morning at 7 am, and the YI is completely gone. I would definitely use this product again."

• ete...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "After reading all these horror stories about it, I was really worried about it. I bought it before I read any reviews and still used it after the bad reviews because everyone is different. It WORKED. My only complaint is that the itching was more intense after using the cream and the wipes. I've also been putting some witch hazel on a clean towel and pressing it against the areas it itched the most. I feel so much better. Also, definitely recommend using at night, right before bedtime. My shorts were a mess this morning. I'm glad I didn't take it during the day."

• Uns...
• August 8, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I would have to agree with the majority of the posts that it burns like hell when you take it. I took it at 11 pm on Wednesday night, woke up at 2 am in complete and utter agony from burning and itching, it literally brought me to tears! Luckily, I had this forum to ensure me that other women experienced the same, so I tried to just sleep it off. In the morning, the itching and burning had DEFINITELY gone down, I was so relieved. The box says even though it's one dose, it still takes a few days to completely clear up. Each day has felt progressively better. It's now Saturday, and I feel pretty much back to normal, with a few little itches here and there, but only if I'm really focusing on it. Hopefully, by tomorrow, it should be completely gone!"

• Sad...
• January 31, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Never again! I inserted the ovule at around 10:00 right after a shower, along with the cream. I woke up around 2:00 a.m. to the worst burning and itching ever. I can't sleep, it literally made me burst into tears, the pain is so bad! I would much rather go back to the slight annoyance of my YI rather than deal with this."

• Hap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I bought the Monistat 1 (6.5) yesterday because I had gotten a pretty bad yeast infection and just wanted it gone! Here's what happened... I read all of the instructions before bed (around 11 pm), and it seemed pretty straightforward. I grabbed what I needed (panties, panty liner, and meds) and laid on the bed. After the meds were in, I was scared to get up. I know there was a time where this stuff would rub like the Dickens. I had some itching and discomfort about 10 minutes into the process. The pain wasn't unbearable, but it wasn't a walk in the park either. I ignored it until I fell asleep. This morning, I am pleased to say I have no itching, no burning, and after a great shower, I have no discharge. Seems to have worked fine. I recommend."

• Taz...
• September 27, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Omg!! Fire, fire, fire. My vulva felt like I sat on a campfire!! This is too strong for a delicate place (vagina). Almost an hour after insertion, my itching intensified, burning felt as if I sat on Satan's lap-just excruciating pain-until all of a sudden I felt relief out of nowhere. I will use a prescription from my MD next time. Whewwww, horrific experience."

• Ton...
• November 14, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "It is as bad as everyone said. Immediately after I put the application in, painful, itchy burning in the vagina. For relief, I used a cold, wet cloth dabbed in water and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for 10 minutes. And all was well."

• Hee...
• March 15, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "OMG! This is death! Way worse than what I started with. I was on antibiotics, and after, I started to have discomfort when peeing. No itch, but I didn't want to wait to that point. Decided to get the devil egg. Worst decision EVER!! Not only now does it itch, but it's on FIRE!!!!! I am trying to keep calm because my husband is sleeping, but I want to scream! Why didn't I read reviews before buying! I don't know how to get rid of it. On top of it, I have an interview for a job in 6 hours... can't imagine trying to get this job with my vajayjay burning like hell. HELP!! This demon egg has got to come out."

• Rac...
• June 16, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I wish I had read this before doing it. I am currently laying in bed trying not to cry because the burning and itching are so bad. I put it in a half hour ago again, and I just washed as much as I could out. Do NOT use this. I feel like my insides are on fire!"

• Jus...
• July 8, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "So here's the deal. Don't take this unless you know you have a yeast infection! Bought this one since it seemed the least amount of time would be involved. Then I went home and read reviews. Everyone is warning about this INTENSE and HORRIBLE burning and itching they felt, which actually made me hold off for a few days. If you do not have a diagnosed YI, then this is going to BURN. Otherwise, it's going to work like a charm. About ten minutes after putting this in before bed, I did feel a little bit of itching, but not even enough to want to scratch. I fell asleep within 15 minutes and slept through the night. I had a diagnosed YI. I had NO BURNING. I had very little itching. This product is going to hurt if you don't have YI!!!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "OMG!!! As I read these reviews, I'm sitting here in the most intense itch I've ever experienced. This was recommended by my friend, and because I trust her, I went ahead and bought the Monistat 1. I put the egg in, and I was fine, but once I went to the bathroom, all hell broke loose. The itching is unbearable!! This is worse than the YI itself. I've never gone through this in my life, and for the level of discomfort I am experiencing tonight, it better be gone in the morning. There is a slight stinging feeling, but the itching is outrageous!! Help me!!"

• Rev...
• March 24, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I am prone to yeast infections after using antibiotics. After using antibiotics for 5 days, it popped up overnight just like I expected. Seeking immediate relief, I applied some witch hazel, which helped long enough for me to sleep through the night. The next morning, I went to my local Rite Aid and purchased Monistat 1. The itching and burning were significantly reduced within 2 hours and cured completely within 18 hours. For those of you reading the negative reviews, please consider that those for whom this product has not worked might not have had a yeast infection but possibly BV (bacterial vaginosis). Many women who self-diagnose often think they have a YI when it is, in fact, BV. As always, if you are unsure, PLEASE see a doctor!"

• gop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I got a YI while taking antibiotics for a bad wisdom tooth. I’m in my early 40s and have only had a couple of these in my life, actually, the last time OTC meds were not even available. I bought this for the 1-day cure advertised. I used it at about 4 PM, and until about 6:30, I felt like I was on fire and super itchy. Around 7, it started to go away. This medicine worked great, please don’t be scared. You will be uncomfortable for a few hours, just put your big girl pants on and have a glass of wine! It’s so worth it to get this nasty infection gone."

• Sor...
• October 9, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "OMG! I can’t even explain the pain, itch, and burning I’m feeling after inserting this inside of me. I wish I would have read the comments before, but I’m sure if you’re currently reading this, it’s too late for you too. I’ve never regretted anything as much as I regret putting this medication in me. It’s now been an hour, and I don’t know how much more I can take. This should be taken off the shelves!"

• Ham...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I just looked up the reviews for this after I used the product because I was experiencing extreme swelling/burning/itching and redness. These comments do not lie! I'm miserable laying down on my couch. I hope this pain goes away soon."

• Ple...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "About 30 min after inserting this Surprise Egg of absolute awfulness, I began experiencing the true trials of Monistat 1. First, the itch of death came, I yearned for a scratch so hard a cactus would seem like a good option. Up next, Mordor was relocated to my cave of wonders with burning sensations so hot and swelling with so much pressure the Helzberg and IDC were calling to harvest the diamond forged from it. After desperately pleading with every god of every religion, as well as soaking in the hot water and rinsing what was left of my mangled bits, the side effects subsided some, but are still rather uncomfortable and present. At this point in time, I have reached hour 3 and hope that it only gets better from here. 10/10 would not recommend."

• Mar...
• March 22, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "DO NOT USE! GYN does not believe in prescribing Diflucan, so he said try Monistat 3 day. I said I would rather take my 1 pill, but he said try that first. I went to the store, embarrassingly grabbed the cream, got ready for bed, inserted the cream. Literally, 2 minutes later, I looked around like WTF. It itched and burned down there. I cried. My husband did not know what to do. I came to this forum looking for solutions. I kept seeing all you can do is scratch and cry. So I saw one post where she said she took a bath, and I soaked in the tub. It took away the burning a little, but the itch was still there. I would rather not have taken it if it was going to feel like that. I took a sleeping pill so I wouldn't cry all night. I told my doctor, and he called in my Diflucan."

• Ber...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Oh. My. God. That was by far the most excruciating, horrific, painful experience. I have a high pain tolerance (broke my foot when I was a kid and walked around on it for 3 days), and I was crying and wailing and pleading to God to help me. I almost vomited from the pain. My lady parts were swollen, itchy, and throbbing beyond belief. Greek yogurt gave me immediate relief and allowed me to sleep through the night with the help of some melatonin. At the time, I would have given my left arm to make it stop. NEVER EVER EVER USE THIS!!! I want to petition this to our congressman, like honestly, WHAT IS THIS STUFF?!"

• svr...
• June 21, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I am 18 years old and started having a yeast infection, so I took Monistat One without looking at the reviews. I applied it at night, but when I woke, my vagina swelled to three times its size, and I had an unbearable itch and burn. The MOST PAINFUL EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. I quickly rushed to the emergency room where they had to flush the medicine out of me, and they prescribed me steroids. I will never recommend Monistat to anyone, especially after all the horror stories I have seen online. Please DO NOT use this medicine, go to the doctor where they will prescribe you a pill. It will make life so much easier!!!!"

• ano...
• July 5, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I have had yeast infections before and used Monistat treatment. Although it's been a long time since I've had one. Anyway, I went to the doctor for itching and was diagnosed with a yeast infection. She gave me the pill to clear it up. A few days later, I was still itching, so I picked up the Monistat 1-day treatment. I inserted it at midnight, and within an hour, I woke up burning inside. I douched with warm water and went and laid back down, and now four hours later I'm sitting in hot water in the bathtub. They must have changed the ingredients on this product. I'm praying the burning eases up soon. I can't sleep, and I'm on fire inside. This product will never touch my body again after today!"

• Oli...
• January 30, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "WOW, do not subject yourself to this. Used the one-day treatment, put it in at around 9 o'clock, and woke up at 1 AM screaming in tears. Vag is burning, stinging, and so itchy. Got in the shower and tried rinsing off any part of the medication, and it provided little relief, there's not much you can do besides wait it out. Definitely can't sleep with this amount of pain. Fingers crossed that if you're reading this, it's BEFORE you consider buying this product. The egg you put inside you feels like it's filled with FIRE. Literal FIRE. However, at maximum strength relief, there come major side effects. Overall, my YI is gone."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Purchased the Monistat 1 Maximum Strength. This was my 1st time experiencing a YI, so I didn't realize I'd had it until 6 weeks after giving birth. Apparently, it was another side effect of giving birth that wasn't explained to me. I just thought it was normal & would naturally stop on its own until the common sense part of my brain thought that the itching & pain seemed abnormal. I told my GYN of my concern & was prescribed a pill that was supposed to rid my body of the YI within 3 days, but it only stopped the discharge. So I then started looking up over-the-counter meds & came across Monistat. So far, I'm so happy I did. I feel sooooooo much better. No burning, no more itching. I recommend."

• Swe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I'm reading a lot of bad reviews, and the common complaint is burning, itching, and swelling. Well, if you read the pamphlet before using, you will see in fine print it says may cause burning, itching, and swelling due to the medicine actually doing its job. I'd rather feel that than the most annoying itch ever in my vagina. I find the one-day treatment works better than those seven-day treatments, and I would buy again, but hopefully I won't need it either ever again or for a very, very long time because vaginal itching is the worst. I would give this review a 10, but it cost $20.00 lol. But I understand for something to be cured, it's gonna cost."

• Jam...
• January 8, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "DO NOT BUY THIS. I am saving you!!! I was having yeast infection symptoms, took the 1-day pre-filled applicator, and woke up to a swollen vag. I've never felt like this in my life. Today is day 2 after using the medication, and I still don't feel normal. I am still itching. I did call the number on the box, and they requested to send me my money back! If this product did not work for you, please get your money back because this stuff is terrible. I'm so disappointed."

• Riv...
• March 6, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "OMG, had a little itching and redness, so decided to save a trip to the gyno and bought Monistat 1 cream-filled application. I took it at 9:00 pm. Within minutes, I felt tingling and burning but thought that was part of the process. I fell asleep and awoke a few hours later because I felt like I had something in between my legs, and the pain and burning were so severe. Got a mirror and screamed, my VJ was the size of a pear! I looked deformed, like nothing I ever seen. It was swollen 10 times normal size. I was laying on the floor crying. I read about how many other women this happened to, and one suggested a douche with cold water. Try to get the cream out, although so much already absorbed into the vagina. Helped a little. BEWARE."