subject: How Pharmaceutical Treatments For Vaginal Yeast Infections Can Hurt You [print this page] Vaginal yeast infections are very common and most women will have one at some point. They tend to be treated with either prescription medicine from the doctor or over the counter medication from a pharmacy. Before you take any medication you should make sure you read the information included so that you are aware of any side effects. In this case you can learn how pharmaceutical drugs for vaginal yeast infections can hurt you.
One of the most popular treatments for yeast infections is Clotrimaderm. This comes in the form of a pessary or a topical cream. It is important to read the information enclosed to make yourself aware of the possible side effects. Some of these can be minor and some can be more serious.
Most side effects experienced are minor and will go away of their own accord but it is important to contact your doctor if any of these become severe or cause you any undue concern. These common side effects include bloating, cramping, itching and irritation.
However if you experience side effects such as peeling, hives, blistering or vaginal bleeding then you should seek immediate medical advice. These are considered major side effects and are rarely experienced. This is not a conclusive list of side effects and it is important that you advise your doctor if you are experiencing any unusual side effects while you are taking this drug.
While taking this medication there are some precautions you should take and there are some people for whom this medication is harmful to. Clotrimaderm has been found to reduce the effectiveness of diaphragms, latex condoms and spermicides. Therefore if you have been using these you should switch to another sort of contraception whilst on this medication.
Some women assume they have a yeast infection when there is in fact something more serious going on. If you have a fever, foul smelling vaginal discharge or abdominal pain then you should see your doctor as it is unlikely this is caused by a yeast infection.
You should not use this medication if you are pregnant as there is a risk it could be harmful to your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while you are using this then you should seek medical advice. There is insufficient evidence to show whether Clotrimaderm is safe to take while breastfeeding. Therefore it is advised that you do not take it unless your doctors advises you to. You should also not give this medication to girls under twelve years old.
All medications can interact with each other so it is very important that you make your doctor aware of any other drugs that you take on a regular basis. You should also tell them about any herbal medication or supplements including caffeine, alcohol and street drugs. There is the risk that any of these could reduce the effectiveness of the medication.
When taking two drugs that have an interaction it is not always necessary to stop taking one of them. It may be that your doctor just needs to monitor you while you are doing so. Most importantly make sure you tell your doctor of any other medications or supplements that you are taking and monitor yourself for any adverse side effects.
