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

• 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."

• Ali...
• July 1, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "It was my first time having a YI this week. So I bought Monistat Day 1 and used it last night before bed. I read the reviews about how it burned and itched for hours, but I didn't have that experience, lucky for me. When I woke up the next morning, not only was my YI not treated, my entire 'area' was swollen and in a little pain if I touched it. It hurt to walk, but I made it to the doctor's as soon as I got up, and my doctor diagnosed me with a YI and prescribed me 'fluconazole.' I'm hoping it works better than Monistat did, but I will never use that product again. And my biggest advice to anyone out there who has a YI: you should go to your doctor instead of trying to cure it yourself. Or use anything BESIDES MONISTAT!!"

• Ali...
• July 1, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "It was my first time having a YI this week. So I bought Monistat Day 1 and used it last night before bed. I read the reviews about how it burned and itched for hours, but I didn't have that experience, lucky for me. When I woke up the next morning, not only was my YI not treated, my entire 'area' was swollen and in a little pain if I touched it. It hurt to walk, but I made it to the doctor's as soon as I got up, and my doctor diagnosed me with a YI and prescribed me 'fluconazole.' I'm hoping it works better than Monistat did, but I will never use that product again. And my biggest advice to anyone out there who has a YI: you should go to your doctor instead of trying to cure it yourself. Or use anything BESIDES MONISTAT!!"

• CSB...
• May 25, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Oh. My. Gosh. Most painful thing I have experienced in quite some time. I don't often write reviews, but this was a must. I almost instantly felt like my vagina was on fire, and it wasn't until I googled the product reviews that I realized it wasn't just me. I injected the medicine right before bed and laid there in agony for about an hour. I finally fell asleep after convincing myself that it was painful because the medicine was doing work in a shorter time frame. I thought I would wake up pain-free and good to go, but unfortunately, that doesn't appear to be the case. The symptoms have lessened slightly, and hopefully, they continue to subside and I am in the clear soon, but I don't think I will ever use this medicine again."

• 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!"

• Anonymous
• February 14, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "This stuff caused literal hell. Went to see a GYN after my symptoms worsened 100,000 times 36 hours after using the Monistat 1. Turns out it caused burns on both my right and left inner labias. They can treat my current yeast infection but can’t do anything about the burns, so I will have to suffer through the pain and extreme stinging and burning with urination until my body can heal itself. I’m a full-time employee and a full-time college student, so I thought this 1-day relief would be perfect, but I wouldn’t wish this pain on anyone. Do not recommend whatsoever."

• Kel...
• August 1, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I've suffered from YIs over the course of 20 years and have never had the issues I am experiencing now. I used Monistat-1 for the first time 5 days ago, and my symptoms have only gotten terribly worse. Intense itching, burning, and pain. The ovule is completely different than the usual applicators filled with silky cream. Normally, after using the cream, I experience heavy discharge followed by relief. But this time, I have actually been in more distress since using the concentrated ovule. My gf said she had the exact same reaction after using the 1-day application and resorted to going back to the 3-day treatment, which helped. I'm literally in tears from the itching, burning, and pain associated with this hellacious YI."

• EYa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "OK, so I'm a 21-year-old virgin, and I won't lie, I've never been to the gyne to get a YI diagnosis. I just asked my mom. I described the symptoms; she said it was just a YI, so I said I think I'll just buy a Monistat. Never really knew much about this product, so I just grabbed the first one I saw that said 1-day treatment. I thought, sweet, bye-bye YI. Well, I put it in around 7:30 and took a short nap before my night shift at 10. As I was headed to work, I noticed a burning sensation. Then I went to the bathroom, and OMG, after I peed and wiped, it was hellfire on my poor virgin vag. Have no idea how to get this liquid fire out of me. I discharged a huge bunch of it after that; it ebbed a bit, not much though, still hot, sore, and swollen.); I hope I didn't break my V."

• Nan...
• August 5, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Please, please don't use! Omg, I wish I found this before inserting the goddamn ovule! For two hours already, I'm in the worst imaginable pain and discomfort! I'm out of my mind! Trying to endure, hoping it will subside, but seriously considering rinsing/removing this curse of 'medicine' I paid almost $20 for!"

• All...
• November 8, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "These reviews can really freak someone out who have never taken Monistat before. This was my first time using the product and if I ever experience a YI again, I will gladly use it again. I only had slight discomfort, no itching, and no major burning like some of these reviews I've read. Everyone's body responds differently, and I felt relief of the YI within hours of taking Monistat One. I wish anyone who tries it to have the experience I had."

• Sad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I was having mild symptoms all week of a yeast infection, and I finally went to the store and got the 1-day extreme relief Monistat. Extremely the worst idea with the worst pain ever. I questioned myself if I was allergic, until I read the reviews. I too experienced itching, burning, and now that urgent feeling of having to pee. The pain after I used Monistat 1 was worse than my mild symptoms before. I was in tears filling my bathtub up with hot water and desperately shaking tiny drops of tea tree oil into the bath. I was able to wash this harsh chemical out of my body and lay down to relax. Go natural, or go to the doctor. Don't waste your time, money, or body on this product."

• Sha...
• November 8, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "It was like my first YI all over again. It was painful and irritating and so annoying. My sister told me to get the one-day treatment, and so I did because I didn't think I could do it for 7 days. I couldn't even sit down, my stuff got swollen due to irritation. I inserted the treatment, and my vag felt the same burn it did as before. Just coped it down a little. I put a liner on so it would drain, and I changed it on the hour, this was like 9 pm. The next morning, it still burned and irritated me just as it did the night before. Sis said to wait, it works. Right now, I have very little irritation. I am infection prone, but the one day worked for me."

• Mar...
• November 6, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I too, just like the others, used Monistat 1 day before I read the reviews! I too experienced a great deal of discomfort to the point that I wanted to scratch my insides out. Fortunately, it only lasted for about 2 hours. Per some suggestions on this review, I tried plain yogurt and an ice pack. Now it is morning and I am still feeling a slight pain and burning, but tolerable. At first, I was standing and sitting, and then I lay down for the night. I think this product is best taken at night, so you can lay down. If you experience the very negative side effects, call your doctor and don't wait. My doctor said that this medication is very strong and that it used to be what was given in RX strength. He suggested hydrocortisone or cortisone on the outside only."

• Jui...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I gave this product a 5 because, although it cured my YI, I had to endure the most painful vaginal pain I've ever had, and I've birthed 5 children. 30 minutes after inserting it, my vagina started to burn, the itch was out of this world. I got in the shower, which seemed like an eternity, to cool down my lovely lady parts. It did not help. I finally put on my thinking cap, got an ice pack, wrapped it with a washcloth, and held it on my vagina. I can only imagine some man made this, there's no way this shouldn't/couldn't be used as torture. If you need to take this, I'd suggest taking it at night before bed after throwing back a few vodka tonics or a few Benadryls or some NyQuil to ease you into slumber. If not, you'll feel like I did, I wanted to rip my crotch off and throw it into a pool of ice-cold milk."

• SDW...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 16, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I always use Monistat 1 because I'll forget to finish the course when I used 3 or 7 days, lol. It burns like hell about an hour or so after you insert it. That's when the egg is breaking down and killing the yeast. I've only ever used this, so I expect the discomfort. I'd rather it hurt for a few hours than have this dang infection, though. Nope, doesn't feel good at all. But it sure does get rid of the infections. I've been using this since I was 18. I'm 31 now. I have to use it once a year, maybe twice. It all depends on my asthma steroids. Regardless of the pain, if I have a yeast infection, I go to the store for this product with no hesitation."

• Meg...
• September 19, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "This stuff is the absolute worst medication ever! I took Monistat 1 yesterday around 7:30, and just seconds after I applied the medication, it started to burn and itch like crazy! The itchiness was unbearable to the point where I was crying, I wanted to rip my hair out! I tried to soak in a bath, that did nothing. All I could do was lay down and apply a cold compress to my vagina. That took the pain away but only for a second. I was so miserable! I tried using the anti-itch cream, that made it worse! The only thing that calmed it down was applying ice since I was so raw. I don't recommend this product to anyone!"

• Kay...
• October 14, 2015

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Man, I bought this before reading reviews. Used it at 9:30 last night and then decided to check the reviews on here. Literally started freaking out after, tried to take it out and couldn't. I took a Benadryl so I could maybe sleep through the pain. It never hurt??? I never had pain. Not really any burning either. I'm not itching anymore though, so I know it's working. I didn't use the itch cream or wipes. Just the insert. It's now 11:30 a.m. the next day, and I'm fine, ha. The reviews on here are so scary! But I had no problems. Everyone's different, I guess."

• pai...
• January 15, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "How can I explain the pain I felt 3 to 4 hours after inserting this medication? I had the most painful burns: vagina, vulva, thighs, etc. I had such deep, burning, horrific pain that I was left with horrible scar tissue that is now so sensitive to walking, running, etc. I always have pain after. Do not use."

• big...
• November 22, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Used as suggested...insert at bedtime. Felt worse when I got up in the AM. A lot of the cream came out (maybe to be expected) and I have 0 relief. Pain and itching worse than before treatment. Feel like my vagina is trying to turn inside out when I walk, and I can feel the swelling when I walk or lay down. I'd like to know if I should wait this out and see if the symptoms get better or go to the doctor. It’s Thanksgiving week. My only option for relief will be the ER. Will NEVER purchase this again. I’m surprised there isn’t a class action lawsuit against this product. I wanted relief, but now I have more problems. Ugh! I am contacting the company about a refund."

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

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I have used the 1-day Monistat ovule before, and it has always cleared up the infection. But there is definitely an initial 24 hours where everything is worse-I'm in the middle of that right now. I took it last night at about 1 a.m., and I feel swollen and sore. Made it through the day but canceled plans tonight because I'm so uncomfortable. Hopefully, I will wake up tomorrow and the YI will be gone."

• Sni...
• November 15, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "After about an hour of having this medicine applied, I was experiencing the worst burning sensation of my life. I had to rush home from work to try and get it off of and out of me. I was shaking in pain and was so swollen the next day I was unable to wear pants and struggled to walk. From what I can tell, this kind of reaction is not uncommon with this medicine. Why it is still sold in stores is beyond me. I would never recommend this medicine to anyone."

• Wor...
• February 12, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I never write reviews, but this was so terrible I have to. I started feeling like I had a YI yesterday morn, and by the evening, it was really bothering me. This is only the second time I had a YI, and last time I used the Monistat 3-day medicine, which was okay. So when I saw that I could take the medicine all at once, I thought it would be a better experience. I was so wrong! I inserted the medicine around 10 pm and went to bed hoping that I would wake up with it gone. Instead, at 3 am, I woke up with the worst burning and itching I ever felt in my life! The pain was so unbearable for several hours until I came across someone's post who suggested Advil to help the swelling. So at around 8 am, I took Advil and put ice, by 10:30 am, I felt so much better."

• 27...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I used Monistat 1 on Friday night right before bed, and it's Monday evening, and my vagina still feels like it is on fire. I was in so much pain last night that I woke up in the middle of the night and woke my fiancé up, and we made an ice pack for my vagina. I went to urgent care this morning, and they gave me a prescription, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the antibiotics kick in soon and that my reaction to the Monistat 1 ends. The PA who saw me today told me that if I have another yeast infection, I should use the 7-day treatment, but honestly, I would just call my doctor or go to urgent care instead of taking Monistat. I wrote this review because I would never want anyone to experience the pain that I have experienced from this."

• Fmo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Horrible. I inserted the 'devil's egg' around midnight and applied the cream, instantly, I was on fire. I mean fire ants living in my V, the devil running around down there. I normally have a high pain tolerance but was crying and yelling like a baby. Have not experienced pain like this since my appendicitis. Never again. I took Advil and inserted a coconut oil tampon. After about an hour of sleep, I woke up in crazy amounts of pain, took two T3s, and was still dying. I ended up in the ER around 5 am, had to get more drugs and a different prescription. I went to hell and back last night. Take caution."

• Kim...
• December 6, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I have a YI, and I purchased Monistat 1. I inserted the oval, and I was fine. I had a little itch, so I went ahead and applied the cream 30 minutes later. After applying the cream, that's when I instantly felt intense burning and bad itching. Aahhh. It's driving me crazy. It made it so much worse. Well, the pain at least. Never again will I ever buy this cream. 20 dollars for a box of devil ants. They should call it the devil's meds. Really painful. I rinsed as much as I could out, and now I'm laying in bed in pain, lol. Don't try."