Monistat 1 Vaginal Ointment and Pain: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Sss...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I have been sick for a few days, and on top of that, ended up getting a YI. Great. My boyfriend, being the wonderful guy he is, went to the store and got me Monistat 1. I figured, like everyone else, that it would work faster than the 3-day treatment that I used last time. I inserted the egg just before bed and slept through the night. When I woke the next morning, the pain was almost unbearable. I tried taking a bath, blasting it with the water and ice packs, but it just kept getting worse. Before bed the following day, I looked... bad idea, my vag looked like a crime scene. There are open sores, and it's very swollen, it almost looks like it was dipped in acid. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!!! NOT WORTH IT!!!!!"

• Cc1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I usually do the 3-day Monistat, but grabbed the Monistat 1-day this time. NEVER AGAIN!!! Do NOT use this product. I fully support removing this product. I'm super sick from the flu. I went to the doctor and was put on antibiotics. So I was smart and just picked up the Monistat when I picked my antibiotics. I had woken up uncomfortable and knew it was time to use the Monistat. That night, right before bed, I used said product. As soon as I used it, it started to burn. By morning, everywhere on my body it had touched, I developed chemical burns. Went straight to the ER because of the pain and swelling. I was unable to urinate or defecate because of the swelling. I was completely swollen, crack to crack, and red swelling down the inside of my legs!!!"

• Nev...
• June 6, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I never write reviews, but I feel morally obligated to tell everyone that if you love your vagina, don't ever use this! This was the most painful experience of my life. I cried for 2 hours. This devil's egg feels like beehives and fire ants crawled up your vagina, and you can't get it out. Still waiting to see if it cured my infection, but it's been 15 hours, and my vagina is so swollen inside every time I walk. It feels like it's chafing. DO NOT USE THIS!"

• Ouc...
• April 10, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I tried this a few years ago. My vagina, labia, everything swelled to ridiculous proportions. Painful, itching, burning, way worse than the yeast infection itself. Haven't used it since, never again. Horrible experience."

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

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Bruh, this stuff burns so bad. Save your time and go take the pill for the infection, you're way better off. It feels like I put hot sauce in my vagina. So upset! This made my yeast infection 5x worse painfully!!!"

• Squ...
• June 20, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I've used Monistat 3 before, and it worked really well! This time I opted for Monistat 1 and was VERY disappointed. Shortly after inserting the pill, I began to experience what I can only describe as the worst burning itching pain of my life. The pain eventually went away but has been coming on in spurts, and it has been 3 days since I began the treatment. I do not recommend the one-day treatment, but for me, the 3-day worked very well."

• Ari...
• November 11, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Ok, decided I had a yeast infection, so I went to the store to avoid going to the doctor. Found Monistat 1 and was pleased that there was such a thing to make it go away fast. I inserted the egg at about 11:30 pm last night and felt completely fine. At about 4:30 this morning, I started to feel some discomfort, so I went to the bathroom. I sat on the toilet for about 20 minutes in horrible pain, itching and itching. I came back to bed thinking it would just go away. Nope. I'm laying here in such pain, it's 5:30 AM and I have a heating pad in my crotch. I would never recommend this to someone, and I am suffering. Usually I read reviews, but I didn't this time and wow am I regretting it. Do yourself a favor and don't get this stuff."

• Jul...
• November 30, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Save yourselves the pain of this horrible product. The discomfort I felt before I took this does not compare to the pain I felt after I inserted it into the vagina. It felt like somebody spread my legs apart and poured lava into my cervix! I would never wish this pain onto anybody, much less my worst enemy. One time is an accident, multiple complaints about the pain and burning from this Monistat 1. I am surprised that they haven't been sued. This should be pulled from shelves! Just go to the doctor and get some cream. Just say heck no to this egg. I should have read reviews beforehand. I don't think they should have this being sold. I have never felt this pain in my life, and I birthed three children naturally. Never again would I use this."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Terrible product. I inserted the egg before going into work and had the worst shift of my life. I didn't experience any burning, but the itching has been unbearable. Couldn't sleep comfortably. Used a showerhead to try to soothe, and still no difference. Made my vagina so sore I could barely sit down. Would not recommend this product. A 7-day cream is much more comfortable."

• Wor...
• September 17, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I wouldn't wish this pain on my worst enemy. Within a half hour, I was on fire and swollen. I took a bath and currently have an ice pack on. I can only hope the pain subsides soon. Do not take this product. Call your doctor and get an antibiotic. I have never experienced something like this before."

• hum...
• November 4, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "So this was my first YI, and I'm assuming it was mild by looking it up on the internet. I was recommended Monistat from a reliable source, and I was not expecting how uncomfortable this medication was. It warns of mild burning, but it almost got to a point where I couldn't stand it. It felt like burning spiders crawling down my vagina. I was afraid to move or even relax. The burning did not stop for about 3 hours. I peed 2 times in that span, and there was some of the ointment discharge, and my vagina was extremely sore. The morning after, the discharge was a gross creamy color, still sore, but the itching/burning was gone. Throughout the day, I have had weird discharge, but the symptoms are better. I would not recommend this product to anyone, even though it worked. I go through enough as a woman, and I wouldn't give this to anyone. There must be a better way."

• Ros...
• May 5, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "If I could give this a trillion for a rating, I would. I took this at 12, hoping to cure my YI and really wanting the regular irritation to go away. Around 1 o'clock, it hit me like someone lit a match in my vagina. The burning and itching are indescribable. I had to have someone pick me up and was trembling and crying. THIS BOX NEEDS TO HAVE A LABEL ON IT EXPLAINING THIS REACTION!! And there's basically nothing you can do but wait it out. After 3 hours, I started feeling better, but it still burns SO MUCH. I bought AZO yeast infection oral capsules to take orally to help relieve the pain, so hopefully it helps. I wish I saw these reviews BEFORE taking it. It IS NOT WORTH IT. Unbearable pain and discomfort."

• Pai...
• February 8, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I am 18 and have had several yeast infections before. I first used this product a couple of years ago. I, too, had the same horrible side effects from this drug you are reading about right now. I took it before I went to bed, and at around 3 a.m., I swore I would never willingly insert that evil egg in my body again. I cannot describe the pain. However, my symptoms were practically cured the next morning. In a few days, my YI was completely cured. Several months later, I got another YI. Not remembering the promise I made to myself about the evil egg, I purchased more Monistat 1. Surprisingly, I did not experience the horrible side effects again. I have used it another time and had no side effects. I recommend it for women who have frequent YIs."

• Pat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Although it burns, itches, and makes you want to rip your hair off, this product is not bad. Bear with me, I got a YI due to antibiotics, so I decided to go with Monistat 1. So I inserted the egg at about 11 pm after a shower and used a little bit of the cream. I woke up at 2 am with the worst pain of my life. Literally on fire, as if chemicals had been in it! I used the cooling wipes and just sat on the bathroom floor for about 2 hours. The pain slowly eased, and it’s now 5 am, and I can get some rest. I woke up at noon and feel better than ever. If it’s burning, it’s probably just working, be patient and give it some time."

• Fir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I swear it feels like a colony of fire ants has taken up residence in my vagina. Put this in a little over two hours ago, and it took about an hour before the real pain set in. Took some Advil PM, here's hoping the morning comes with a clean bill of health for my poor innards."

• Anonymous
• October 14, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I’ve never had a problem with Monistat 3, so I figured I would try the one-day treatment. Bad mistake. After I inserted it, I went to bed and woke up feeling fine, but it starts to hurt and itch like anything after I went to the bathroom to wipe away all the excess. After that, it started getting super swollen, like a balloon. It hurt so bad, and I had to lay in bed all day with no panties or pants. The itching went away, but it was just so swollen. It was very difficult to sleep like that, not even being able to close my legs! The next morning, the swelling had gone down a little bit, but it was still pretty swollen. I’ve been laying in bed with an ice pack between my legs all day. If you’ve never used Monistat before, I strongly recommend getting the 3 or 7-day one!"

• PGI...
• July 7, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Do not, I repeat, do not get this medicine. My mom bought it for me from the store. So I got home, got in the tub, and put it in about 11. I woke up at 3 a.m. by force. It was itching and burning so badly. I'm not lying or being dramatic. I was praying and so close to crying. It was a burning type of pain also. I had to get in the tub and rub warm water on my vagina for an hour. Now I'm back in bed and it's still burning. I wish I would've listened to the little reviews I did read before I put the pill in. I don't recommend this at all."

• Dan...
• December 6, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I went and bought the Monistat 1 day. Only took a few hours for it to start burning like anything! I can't move! It's burning and itching like crazy! Idk what to do. This pain is unbearable. Everyone thinks I'm crazy because they never had this experience. I can't sleep at night! I'm not sure why a product would put you in so much pain."

• Ali...
• December 12, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I don't remember having such burning and painful experiences in the past when using this (I get yeast infections frequently, but of course I'm having symptoms going into the weekend, so I thought I'd treat myself). About 30 mins after I inserted the egg... My vagina exploded with fiery burning pain. Hopefully, things get better soon. Ahh."

• Wor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 25, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Used the 1-day at night and woke up the next morning in pain! And itching! And was so swollen I've never seen my vagina that swollen before! Laid in bed all weekend with ice packs on my lady parts, hurts too much to get up and move around. Went to the doctor on Monday and she prescribed the pill form for YI. I've missed 2 days of work, still swollen and itching, and my crotch is still on fire. Going on day 5, this is awful. Will never, ever use the 1-day again. I have no idea how to make it through the day at work tomorrow, but I can't miss another day. Worst medicine EVER!!!! DO NOT USE!!!"

• scr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I bought this yesterday afternoon, thinking it would be a quick and easy fix to a mild YI. I inserted the treatment at around 10 pm, feeling a very light burn... it is now 2 am, and my vagina feels like it's on FIRE!!!!! Of course, I freaked out and started reading reviews, and it seems to be a normal reaction. The pain is unbearable!!! I can't sleep from the pain and itching!! I have a high pain tolerance, but this feels like acid was poured all up in my lady parts!! And there is a fire-breathing dragon inside me! This sucks!"

• Anonymous
• September 16, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Never again! Oh my goodness. After an hour of using this, my vagina was ON FIRE!! It woke me up from how horrible the pain was. I thought I was bleeding from the burn. It lasted 2 hours. I will never use this again! I would rather wait until my doctor can see me to prescribe me something."

• Bre...
• November 4, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Save your vag the additional pain and just call your doctor. I was taking antibiotics for a horrible sinus infection. I ended up getting a YI. In efforts of being proactive and treating the YI early, I used this product. I'm in a lot more pain than I was before using. I feel like I've been attacked by bees and hot sauce. I hope I feel better in the morning because I have to work. Should've read the reviews before purchasing."

• Wil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I took Monistat 1 earlier today and began feeling intense burning about 2 hours later. Very uncomfortable and painful, so I googled 'Monistat 1 burning' and arrived here, now reading all the reviews. At least I know it's somewhat 'normal' for it to feel like this, but all the same, I will never use the 1-day treatment again and would not recommend it to anyone else. It's been about 4 hours since I took it, and I'm wondering how long before the burning will ease up, *sigh*"

• sho...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 25, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I purchased Monistat 1 because it's Christmas Eve and every OBGYN around is closed until Monday, and if you've had a yeast infection before, you definitely wouldn't want to wait until the holidays are over to get to a doctor. Around 7 a.m., I inserted the ovule and then decided to read reviews. Big mistake. Within 10 minutes, I was on fire. My symptoms weren't even that bad before I used Monistat, but it multiplied my pain by 100! It distracted me from the YI pain and just set me on fire for hours. It's now 7 p.m. and it has not stopped yet, and everything below is just so numb and sore. The burning is terrible. I ended up rushing to urgent care an hour ago and getting something prescribed for the YI. I would not recommend this to anyone!"