Monistat 1 Vaginal Ointment and Itching: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Unh...
• October 10, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "It is now 3:50 am. I am burning and itching worse than I EVER have with YI. I took the medicine at 11:30 pm and went to bed. I have been woken up by throbbing, stinging, and very intense itching three times now, and it’s work at 5 am. I am absolutely annoyed to the max! And so glad I read this because I almost went to the emergency room thinking this is not normal. I have had to strip down naked, and I don’t know when I will have any relief. I hope and pray that God will take this pain away long enough for me to sleep. Thank you, ladies, for the reviews, because without them I would be freaking out ten times more than I am. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!"

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Well, ladies, just to let you know, I tried the 1-day ovule. Inserted at night before bed, let me just say I had some intense itching and burning that lasted about 30 minutes, but then it went away. I think it's the meds working to kill off the infection. The meds will leak out gradually after you're moving around...but wear a panty liner or slim pad to catch it. The next day for me, no itching or burning. It worked for me! Now waiting a couple more days until the cream completely kills the yeast! I'm feeling good!!!"

• Unk...
• November 1, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I got Monistat 1 and inserted it before I read any reviews. Once I had inserted it, I went online to read reviews (which I know is typically backwards). Once I read these reviews, I became very nervous that this terrible burn and itching sensation would occur. About 1 1/2, maybe 2 hours after I had inserted it, I started to feel uncomfortable, but it did not get worse than that. I had no serious itching or unbearable burning occur. I believe this is because I caught my YI early on and treated it at its beginning stages. Although the next time I would probably insert this before bed instead of during the day, I would use it again as it did solve my problem."

• Anonymous
• September 16, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "First time purchaser of the Monistat 1 product and used it at 10 pm. I decided to read reviews after I had used it and was immediately mortified and waiting for the worst outcome, BUT I had no adverse reactions, no increased burning or itching. I felt relief after about 2 hours and complete relief in 48 hours. Worked great for me!!"

• fee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Ugh.... I was on day 2 of a YI from antibiotics. Decided to try this because it worked great for my wife. Inserted the egg around 12 a.m. before bed, and now it's 2 a.m., and I am up with the most discomfort I have ever felt in my life. Burning and itching on the inside so much that it's making my skin crawl. I can't sleep, I can't relax, I am having to concentrate on my breathing so that I don't have a panic attack. I don't even know what to do.... I am hoping this goes away soon. I have to work tomorrow."

• sup...
• April 20, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Because I have kidney problems and recurring kidney infections, I'm often prescribed antibiotics, causing frequent yeast infections. I use Monistat EVERY time I've gotten a YI. Yes, the burning and itching are intense, but I'd much rather have extreme symptoms for 1 day than itching and discomfort for a week from an untreated YI. I even go to work with the ovule in, it's not that much more intense than the YI symptoms alone. And no, I do not have a sitting-down job."

• Emm...
• August 29, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "So I am a 33-year-old woman who has only had one YI in my life... until this one. I recently had a kidney/UTI infection, and that sent my vagina into a tailspin... it was the weekend, and I had no access to my doctor or Diflucan... so I figured the ovule one-day treatment would be awesome until later I could get to see my doctor. BOY was I wrong... HOLY CRAP... I put in my ovule around 7... and lay down for a few hours. Went to get up to use the restroom, and all hell broke loose. No sooner was I back in bed than the fire of a thousand suns was burning my vagina, and the itching was WAY more intense than the YI itself... then I Googled and found this page, thank goodness... currently in lukewarm bath... and I have an ice pack ready for when I lay down."

• Jul...
• May 12, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "So I had a YI, and I bought the Monistat 1 because I used the Monistat 3 before, and I wanted a quicker recovery. So I used it, and I started reading reviews and freaked out. But I had a great experience, only a little itching and tingling, which is normal because it's cleaning you out. Nothing like the other reviews. Just make sure you have a YI. I think the people who had bad reviews didn't have a YI and had some other bacterial infection."

• Hol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Wow! I wish I would have found these reviews before purchasing the Monistat 1-day treatment! I am currently laying in my bed with a freezing cold La Croix can on my crotch. Let me give you some backstory... I was on day 5 of my YI. After trying ACV, probiotics, yogurt, and garlic, I was fed up and ready to get this over with. I opted for the one-day treatment because why would someone pick the 7-day insertion when you can go for 1...? Well, I know why now. About 15 minutes after inserting 'the devil's egg,' my vagina really started to burn and itch, so I applied the cream because, well, I've already come this far. It made 20 times worse! I decided to call my gynecologist, and she said I'm likely allergic to the Monistat. I'm waiting on my prescription."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I posted the last review saying there was no burning but a lot of itching. Boy, did I speak too soon. The burning is so bad I've been holding my pee to avoid the fire. The itching seemed to have slightly calmed, but the burning is absolutely excruciating. I don't have kids, so this is by far the worst pain I've ever felt down there. It has now been about 32 hours since I inserted the egg. Worst decision of my life."

• Lyn...
• April 28, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I used the Monistat 1 ovule and definitely can appreciate previous posts. Itching and burning are always present with a YI. This product seems to be exacerbating the itching/burning. Hopefully, it will be worth it in the end. To those suffering with the increased itching: Benadryl. Take Benadryl. I will say this one more time because I know how desperate for relief we are when it feels like fire ants are attacking your vagina. Take Benadryl. It will significantly decrease, if not entirely eliminate the itching. If I come out on the other side sans YI, the itching will have been worth it."

• Sui...
• December 5, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Inserted the devil's egg. 30 mins go by, and my vag is on fire. Intense itch with a burning sensation. The cream felt like it was making it worse. I took it around 8 pm and couldn't get comfortable enough to sleep until 2 am. Now, writing this, I am missing class because my vulva and vagina itself are raw. It hurts to walk or have any friction. I mean, it gets the itch, but once you itch, you want to itch some more, thus making it worse by having it burn at the same time. I'm totally at a loss right now. I would honestly rather die. Please pray for me."

• Ive...
• May 23, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "This is the second time I have used this product, and the first time was a breeze. I popped it in overnight, and the next morning woke up feeling fresh as a daisy. But this time I tried something a little different; instead of using it overnight, I used it during the day. (I don't suggest doing this.) Maybe an hour after application, intense burning and stinging occurred, but I took a really hot bath, and after, put a cold cloth on it, and it began feeling better. Don't let the scary side effects turn you away. I began feeling better in a couple of hours, and the YI goes away a lot quicker. I'd rather have a couple of hours of burning and itching rather than days!"

• Cai...
• October 30, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "OMG!!!! I guess this medicine is just really strong.... I read a side effect could be itchiness.... Didn't expect this though.... Maybe 3 hours after I put it in, I noticed what kind of looked like the capsule came out extremely gooey, and right after I am itching so bad I don't know how to stand it. I can't even sleep.... I hope this goes away soon."

• Hel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "After ignoring the itching for 7 days, I finally used Vagisil anti-itch medicated wipes and the Monistat 1 treatment at around 7 p.m. About 3 hours after the initial application, I experienced a slight burning and warmth (the pain was minimal) in my groin and lower abdomen. The next morning, everything felt completely fine until I reapplied the cream. Two minutes later, I had extreme itching. I used a wipe, and the itching lessened. At 7 p.m. that night, I showered and used the wipe and the cream again. I experienced the same moderate burning and warmth. I continued to apply the wipe and then the cream every morning around 6 a.m. and every night around 7 p.m. The burning decreased in intensity with each application. All symptoms were gone by the end of the fourth day."

• 123...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Had a YI for about a week, through my period. Couldn't stand it anymore. Went and bought M1 because I'd tried M3 recently. Inserted and followed all directions... Then read reviews about 2 hours into it. I started to freak out about the burning and itching, but after two hours, not much I could do! It's now been 6 hours and I feel GREAT! No burning, no itching! Product worked AWESOME for me!"

• Xtr...
• July 8, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I applied this product last night, so I'm still in the process - however - these reviews are terrifying. I popped in the ovule and applied the cream. I was a little itchier for the next hour or so, but if I didn't move much, it was bearable. It started to subside, and I went to bed maybe 3 or 4 hours later. Woke up this AM, and I am so much better! I just survived my workday and had no discomfort! So - this was my first time with a yeast infection or Monistat product, and so far I am impressed - and, most importantly, not a single ounce of burning or pain. I only wish everyone had the same experience!"

• Ilo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Let me tell you guys... I didn't really have a choice but to take a chance with this medication, and I'm glad I did. No burning or itching this time. Yup, I said this time. I've taken this before. Twice, actually. I don't know why this time didn't burn, I didn't do anything differently. Last year, around this time, was my first time experiencing that burn of a thousand suns every woman is talking about. I wanted to scratch my insides out, along with the rest of my flesh, but I waited it out and tried to have my boyfriend distract me until I could sleep again. So, take caution with this product, but don't count it out all the way. It does the job, but it's extra strength."

• Thu...
• January 6, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I bought it yesterday and (thank God) only after inserting it I read the reviews.... I guess I'm one of the few with a good experience.... No burning, no itching... Just a little leak (which is normal)... I would definitely recommend this to anyone!!!.."

• P92...
• August 9, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Never ever using this product again!! I've had yeast infections before, and I've always used the 3-day with no trouble at all. Well, I've had a mild infection for a couple of days now but wanted it to be gone. So, I got the one-day, and omg never again. I put it in last night before bed and was fine until I woke up this morning. The itching and burning are worse than it ever was. Probably worse than I've ever felt in my entire life. It's like an itch you can't scratch, and if I do try to, it hurts so bad. I will stick with the 3-day from now on. I hope this doesn't last for long, I am miserable."

• myn...
• February 23, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I used it before bed and woke up in the middle of the night sobbing due to terrible itching and burning that was worse than the yeast infection itself. I cried myself back to sleep because literally nothing, the cream, the wipes, nothing would help. The next morning I immediately felt the difference and could tell that the yeast infection was gone. Although I've never felt anything worse than the feeling it gave me that night, I'd definitely recommend it and use it again myself if ever needed. It literally hurt like hell, but it definitely got rid of the infection overnight."

• Bur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Do not purchase this Monistat 1! Your symptoms will get worse. I took it tonight, and immediately the itching and burning got worse. I am sitting here miserable. I am thankful that others have posted the same concern, and I am laying here with a cold towel for comfort. I pray this will be over in the morning."

• Vee...
• August 7, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I started itching, so I knew I had a yeast infection even though I didn't have any discharge. My yeast infection most likely came from the PFB Chromobright (ingrown hair treatment and skin lightener), which is actually pretty great. So yesterday I purchased the Monistat 1 ovule treatment and didn't use it until this morning. All was well until about 1 hour later. Baby, when I tell you I could barely stand up because my vagina was on fire, I didn't know what to do."

• Nay...
• March 19, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I was having terrible itching when I woke up yesterday morning. Then I had an older, less white discharge. I knew right away it was a yeast infection. My boyfriend went to the store and bought me the Monistat 1 applicator. I put it in around 3:30 pm. By 6:50 pm, I went to go pee, the medicine came out when I wiped. When I went to lay down, it was burning really bad down there. Around 8 pm, the burning sensation wasn't too bad. I woke up this morning and have no symptoms and feel great. Hope it stays like this. Good luck, ladies! I do recommend."

• ups...
• January 25, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I had slight discomfort, a little itching in the vaginal area. I purchased the Monistat and inserted the applicator around 1 am. When I woke up, I was in horrible pain. There is no longer an itch, but the worst burning sensation ever!!! Before, there was no discharge or redness, just slight swelling. Now it's burning, red, and there is discharge. Never using again!"