Monistat 1 Vaginal Ointment and Pain: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Liv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "This medicine worked in the end, but getting there was the worst night of my life as far as pain is concerned. My symptoms were mild at worst, so I thought I would take care of it before my infection got terrible. I can count the times I have cried in my adult life, and this was one of them. I will never take this again simply because the pain was so bad. There has to be something better!"

• 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."

• Rae...
• August 7, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Monistat 1! This medicine is unbelievable! First of all, it puts you in more pain and discomfort than you were already in! The burning sensation is unbearable. I'm literally sitting on the toilet trying to push it out. I can't even sleep, it's been in for about 2 hours. Use the 3 or 7 day, it is less harsh."

• Mst...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Oh great. No, I find these reviews as I'm about three hours post-insertion of this torture device. Oh, the pain and burning. I mean right after I put it in!!!! Why, oh why????? I didn't know. Now I do."

• 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."

• 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!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I've never used such a horrible product. The burning I felt less than ten minutes after (and for hours later) inserting the medicine ball is far worse than any discomfort I felt from the actual infection. It is yet to be seen whether this will actually even clear up the yeast infection, but regardless of how quickly you wish to get rid of the infection, this product is not worth it at all. I'm in excruciating pain that has restricted me from sleeping and brought me close to tears. Do not take Monistat 1 day."

• 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!!!!"

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

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Ok, so I first started experiencing what felt like minor itching and the onset of a YI a few weeks ago. I have only had YI's after antibiotics, and I am a firm believer in probiotics, so I thought it was rather odd. I grabbed one of these in hopes that it would be a quick fix, and BOY was I in for a ride on Hell's Chu-Chu train! At first, it worked fine. But it didn't cure the YI. I went to the doc yesterday to get Diflucan, but decided to use the topical cream as temporary external relief while the script ran its course. I put the cream on about 20 minutes ago and have been wallowing in pain since. This is so much worse than the minor itching. I would literally rather take a bullet and die! My vag feels like it was attacked by a wasp's nest!"

• Tif...
• June 27, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I've used Monistat twice before. I've used both the 3-day and 7-day, they both burned quite a bit, but Monistat 1 was by far the worst and most painful one I've dealt with. It felt like my vagina was being burned with a blowtorch, and this lasted for about half an hour. I would not recommend this to anyone. Save yourself the time, effort, the money, and the pain! Just go to the doctor for the pill, so much easier."

• Sal...
• October 18, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Do NOT use this medication. It is WAY too strong. Caused VERY swollen and painful labia. Had to go to the doctor and get prescription steroids in order to calm down the reaction. Possibly try the 7-day. Do not do the 1-day. Way too potent and causes very strong reactions."

• 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."

• jay...
• August 5, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Is there a lawsuit going? I got a yeast infection from antibiotics recently, and years ago I used the 3-day with no issues. Well, yesterday I was desperate for relief and got the 1-day. I popped it in and felt fine. ... Then, the flamethrower, kerosene on a grill, indescribable pain set in. Never EVER in my life have I had pain like this, and I have had my share of ailments. I don’t know what sick person decided to call this 'relief.' And the 'anti-itching cream' was like applying alcohol or salt to my bits. I am swollen and crying from the searing pain I’m in. I have a week of meetings, dates, and events ahead, which is why I opted for the 1-day instead of the 3-day. Walking to my bathroom is a struggle. I honestly thought I was having a horrific allergic reaction until I read reviews! How ON EARTH is this torture device on the market?! A warning for everyone with a vagina to STAY FAR AWAY. Praying for the rest of my victims here."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!"

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Worst medication on the damn planet. So, so painful! Ladies, please take it from all the bad reviews, the experience is horrible, it burns your vagina like you're having a damn campfire in there. Please do not even bother spending money on this! Definitely never, ever using this again."

• Hah...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Bad experience with this product. I couldn't take the itchiness anymore, and my appointment was the next day, so I bought it hoping it would help...nope! I got worse. Now my labia and vulva are swollen. It hurts when I pee, it's hard to sit and move around. I'm just waiting for it to get better now, and hopefully, it'll go away."

• Pai...
• November 18, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I read many reviews on this and thought, well, I will take it at night to avoid dealing with the pain. I slept like 7-8 hours. After maybe two hours of being awake, the fire came in. I didn't have any itching, but for the WHOLE day, my vagina was ON FIRE. It really works. No way an infection can survive. Pain, but I got results."

• Ale...
• November 18, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I mistakenly bought the prefilled applicator, usually, I buy the 7-day cream, but after realizing my purchase mistake, I figured, why not go ahead and use it. I had a YI that was in the beginning stages, after I used the prefilled applicator, my vag was on fire and super itchy! I literally felt like someone got a funnel, put gasoline and cayenne pepper in my vag, and lit a match. My tolerance for pain and discomfort is super high. Anyway, it did get rid of my YI for sure after that night of torture. The pain lasted 3-4 hours. I won't buy this product again unless my YI is super severe."

• Can...
• June 15, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "This was probably the worst medication ever! The burning and itching was unbearable. Took the medicine and a few minutes later I thought my vagina was on fire! I had had a yeast infection before that and bought the CVS brand medicine, and it was great. Wanted to try this one because I thought it would be the same, and it was the worst thing I have ever done. Too painful, never ever buying this again."

• Ano...
• March 27, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I read the reviews, and truly some sounded horrific. So, being the weekend and not wanting to wait until Monday, I decided to try the Monistat 1 anyway. Because so many people complained of severe pain, cramping, and burning, I took a Tramadol, put the ovule in, and went to bed. I did have some itching during the night, but I woke up feeling much better. So far, it seems to have worked like a charm."

• Swo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Alright, ladies. I seriously suggest doing your research before using this product. My mother has used this product with no problems in the past, so when I got my first yeast infection this week, she had no reservations about getting this medication for me. Unfortunately, I had to go to Urgent Care two days later, due to severe swelling and pain. The doctor knew immediately that I had taken Monistat and said that it is common that this product makes the infection much worse. So I guess if you feel like flipping a coin on whether or not you want a swollen vagina, by all means, go ahead. Instead, I suggest you go to an Urgent Care center. The bill will not be ridiculous, and the prescription cost me $8 at Walmart. Best of luck."

• Kat...
• May 21, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I read a lot of scary reviews before I went out and bought the overnight anyway... Either those reviews are exaggerated extremely, or I got lucky. The burning was pretty minimal, you have to also consider the medicine is doing a job in one night instead of seven... So there will be itching and burning. It's about twenty hours into treatment, and it itches a little, but when you get a yeast infection, it causes little tiny cuts on the inside. This is why it itches and burns a bit! All in all, it seems to be doing its job, and the pain is not horrendous (for me anyway). If you start experiencing pain or swelling, try Benadryl or ibuprofen respectively!!"