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Q: Diflucan And Pregnancy

asked by: Rosie H on January 11th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Hello, I think I may have a yeast infection. Sex started to get a little painful the last couple of days and last night and today my discharge started to look clumpy like cottage cheese. The odor is strong but doesnt smell bad. It just smells strong.

My doctor gave me medication called Diflucan just to have in case I needed it. Its a one time pill to treat yeast infections. Can I take this while pregnant? What about over the counter treatments?

I am allergic to Monistat, are there any other products I can use?

Replies(7)

Mommy35

replied on January 11th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

I think if your doc gave it to you it should be safe enough. I'm sure the benefits out weigh the risks.

Rosie H

replied on January 11th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

I got the pills before I became pregnant. But she gave me teo samples in case I needed them ever.....I looked online and it just says to call your doctor first. I dont have one yet.

Mommy35

replied on January 11th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

If you have a primary doc you should be able to call or at least have them let you know what class the med falls under. Meds are classified into classes where some are perfectly safe to take while pregnant and some are not.

Good luck! Yeast infections are the worse. In the meantime you can get plain yogurt and use that?

Idony

replied on January 11th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

if you really really cant get in touch with any doctor go to a pharmacy and ask the phamacist, they should know and most pharmacys give free advise

~alicia~

Rosie H

replied on January 11th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

yeah the pharmacist just said the take it if its absolutley necessary. I cannot take most over the counter meds either, thats why I have always needed to take a pill to treat my previous yeast infections. And I know what a yeast infection feels like, so I will take it, its necessary in this situation.

There hasnt been studies yet to prove its harmful.

yellow ribbon

replied on January 11th, 2008

Especially eHealthy

thats what i did when i hadnt gone to the doctors yet, the walgreens pharmacist told me what was safe.

Bridget

replied on January 11th, 2008

Especially eHealthy

safefetus.com is a great site for looking up meds.

diflucan is a class c drug.

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