Monistat 1 Vaginal Ointment for Vaginal Yeast Infection User Reviews (Page 3)

• Gir...
• June 2, 2015

"This product did work, but I'll NEVER use it again. I put it in and went to bed. I woke up about two hours later, and my vagina was burning/itching like nothing I've ever experienced. It felt like my v was on fire. Seriously! It was horrible. I tried to clean it all out. About one and a half hours later, the burning and itching went away. Yes, the product worked, but I burned/itched SO bad that I'll never use it again. Just call the Dr. and get a prescription. You'll thank me later."

• Sta...
• July 2, 2016

"It has been 3 years since I tried this product. Somehow I had forgotten how horrible it is! I used the Monistat 1 Day ovule at 4 PM for a standard yeast infection, wanted to stop it before it was full-blown. By midnight, my vag was on fire, and by 2 AM, my labia was so swollen it was hard to walk without pain! I used this 38 hours ago, and I'm still in pain! This product is poison! Do not use if you value your health and sanity! Nightmare! Shame on the partner companies (Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc., the makers of MONISTAT®, and Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC) that make so much money off a known severe symptom-causing product. All female executives that have a hand in marketing and promoting this product need a sample dose of the fire ovule!"

• ver...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2017

"I am 18 and experienced my first yeast infection a few days ago. I read the reviews here after I had already used the Monistat 1 and was terrified. Luckily, I have had great results. After 3 days of YI symptoms, I used Monistat 1 around midnight last night. I did experience some itching during the night, but it was totally manageable. I did not experience the intense burning/itching that others described, despite having sensitive skin. My skin was somewhat raw but not terrible before using the medication, which may have helped. The next morning, everything felt completely back to normal (besides discharge, which Monistat does say is normal), and the swelling has gone down almost entirely. Only some discharge 20 hours later. Really worked for me!"

• Vag...
• March 13, 2017

"So I've had a yeast infection for a week, just milky discharge and the smell of yeast! I decided to buy Monistat 1 Dat Max Strength egg from the pharmacy. Usually, I use the one-day cream with no pain or side effects. After it started to run out, the burning started. I told my boyfriend I've never felt this before, it felt like I was sitting on a hot lightbulb!!! I started to panic thinking I'm having an allergic reaction. What is wrong with my VJ? I didn't have the nerve to look. My boyfriend told me it might be because it's the one-day egg, which means they have to triple the dose to cure the yeast at a higher dose. He always knows the right things to say when I'm worried, or maybe he knew I would make him go to the hospital with me, lol. I'm feeling slight warmth today."

• ver...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2016

"I guess our bodies do react differently. I was in excruciating pain with the swelling, the itching, and the burning from this yeast infection caused by antibiotics that I needed something fast! My husband bought me the Monistat 1 (first yeast, we weren't sure what to use). But this was the perfect treatment. Used it at night, right after a shower, and I felt so much comfort the morning after. I gotta say I was very surprised! I'm very satisfied with this product, well worth the $15. Do read the instructions. I used the cream applicator and (not that I want to, but) I would use it again. Fast relief for me. Thank you, Monistat!"

• Ree...
• August 12, 2015

"Terrible experience. My doctor said the 1 dose is so powerful it can give you a chemical burn. It wrecked my vacation, and it has been 8 days, and it still burns. Dr. even gave me pain meds. Do NOT use this. Only use the 3 to 7 days pack. I can't believe this is on the market."

• Mam...
• October 21, 2016

"OMG this stuff burns 100x worse than the YI! I inserted it about 15 mins ago and laid right down. I was so uncomfortable I would rather not have taken anything and just called my doc for a prescription. I DO Not Recommend! After the burning started, I wondered if this was normal, so I started looking for reviews. After reading through them, I decided I couldn't take the burning/itching anymore. I went to the toilet and pushed the gel out and wiped all the cream off. For a while, I just wanted to scratch with something sharp because it was a painful itch. Now I'm laying in bed with a cool wash cloth between my legs feeling a little bit better. Man, that was torture!"

• its...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2017

"Okay, so I've avoided this medication for so long because of these reviews. IDK if you other ladies are allergic to something in the medication or what, but my experience was fine! I get recurrent yeast infections, so I've tried everything under the sun except for Monistat. I've tried terconazole, clotrimazole, boric acid, gentian violet, etc. Once I inserted it, I was super itchy for like the first half hour to an hour, then everything calmed down and felt so soothing. I woke up just now and feel great! No itching, didn't experience any burning. IDK what all the negativity is about. I'll check back in a few days to see if my infection is cured! Have no fear, ladies :)"

• Anonymous
• October 17, 2016

"DO NOT TAKE A CHANCE WITH THIS PRODUCT!! I got a yeast infection after a round of antibiotics. I had only mild symptoms for about 4 days before I decided to treat. The only reason I treated was that I am about to be super busy at work and wanted to feel my best. I chose the 1-day treatment because why treat for 7 days what you can treat in 1? Big mistake. I inserted the ovule, no problem. As soon as I put in the 'itch relief' cream, the itching and irritation increased 1000%! I feel so much worse than I did before this treatment. It's ironic that the treatment I used so I could be my best at work will probably make me actually miss a day at work. The discomfort is almost unbearable."

• you...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2015

"I'm turning 16 at the end of this month, and I had another yeast infection. I used Vagisil before, suggested by my doctor. This time, my mother went and picked up Monistat 1. In comparison, there was no burning or irritation once I applied the medicine. I would suggest wearing a pad and loose pants that you don't mind getting ruined, as suggested. However, I felt very uncomfortable about 4 hours after. It was a mixture of burning and itching, so I kept walking around my house and trying to get myself to ignore it. I eventually laid down and went to sleep. When I woke up, I felt completely better. There is still some irritation, but it isn't as bad as it was a few days ago. I would highly recommend it if you don't mind the slight side effects."

• Itc...
• April 7, 2017

"I read the reviews after I took this. Usually, I do it before, but my vagina was on a crazy itchy spree. So I took whatever my husband brought home because I couldn't even walk without itching, lol. Anyways, these reviews scared the hell out of me. I put the egg in around 2 PM, I waited a few hours to feel the crazy burning, but it never happened. Instead, I felt a nice hot/cool feeling like the way mint feels in your mouth. I had a good experience. It's the next day, so far, it's taken the problem away. I do recommend a panty liner on your underwear. Unless you do what I did, wear old underwear and throw them out. Everyone is different! So here is the not-so-scary review."

• Red...
• April 9, 2015

"I used the Monistat 7, and it worked perfectly for me in the past, but I'm going on vacation soon, so I chose the one dose. So I guess it needed to get worse before it could get better. I had the same symptoms: itchy redness for 2 days, but I also read it could take a few days to work. So I kept applying the small tube of cream when it felt horrible, and I didn't want to start overdosing with more medicine of Monistat 7. So I waited it out. Day 3, I felt so much better and happier. This product gets bad reviews, but no matter what, yeast infections suck and take a while to get over, no matter what. So it may hurt now, but just wait it out and read the instructions."

• Wis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2016

"To be clear, my review is for the ovule, not the applicator. The ovule should be banished back to the hell from which it came. The ovule contains 1,200 mg of the antifungal; compared to 300 mg for the 1-day applicator, 200 mg for the 3-day, and 100 mg for the 7-day. Whoever had the bright idea to up the acceptable dosage 4-12 times deserves to be shot. If you take this product, your vagina will burn with the fire of a thousand suns and leave you trying to cool everything down with ice cubes and either running to the gyno or crying in your bathroom while trying to scrape out this horrible, horrible product from your now swollen, raw vagina. You will not, as advertised, be working, because it's hard to work when your vag is molten. DO NOT BUY!!"

• Thr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2019

"Girl, stop, if you're thinking about buying this, just stop and read these reviews. The burning and itching are far worse than your yeast infection could ever be. My only escape is reading these reviews to know I'm not suffering alone. I had to make a doctor's appointment to make sure I didn't ruin my entire vagina. I have to assume it's only time before a lawsuit or it's taken off the shelves because of the mass suffering to all these poor, innocent vaginas out there."

• Tja...
• March 14, 2017

"My mom had recommended this cream for me. I did not know what to expect once I purchased it. I did not look up reviews or anything, so I was fully unaware of the side effects. Once I inserted it, about 10 minutes passed, and I started to feel discomfort. It then turned from discomfort to the most extreme burning I've ever felt in my life. My vagina was burning for a good 4 hours. I can admit, the following day, my yeast infection went away. But the process before that was literally helllllll! I was literally crying all night because I didn't think the burning would go away. I would rather deal with the yeast infection than deal with that burning pain I felt. Although it helps, I don't think it's worth all that pain."

• Dyn...
• May 11, 2016

"I inserted it at 9:50 p.m. It's now 10:12 p.m., and I wanna stab someone in the throat. It started itching and burning immediately. I'm about to jump out of my car window while on the freeway if this doesn't end. My vaginal area feels like I have fleas. I swear to God I will never, and I repeat, never use this product again."

• LRM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2019

"I wanted to share my experience because I’m kind of shocked by the other reviews for Monistat 1. I worry that they could either unnecessarily scare someone who has already used it or keep someone from using it who could benefit from it and doesn’t otherwise have easy access to healthcare (like prescriptions). Yeast infections are uncomfortable, period. And the drug used in Monistat is powerful. That being said, it worked for me. I had a minor yeast infection and used Monistat 1. I continued to work out and go about my daily activities as usual. I was definitely a little uncomfortable, but certainly not even close to the point of needing to go to urgent care. After all, I recognize that this is a really strong antifungal treatment. For those who are more sensitive to pain and discomfort, I would highly recommend a 3 or 7-day treatment. Three days later, my symptoms are much better. While not 100%, I no longer have any burning or major itching."

• Ouc...
• May 25, 2017

"I have had yeast infections quite a few times! I have always used Monistat 1. The first time I used it, I freaked out my whole family, I was screaming and crying, telling them to 'Make it stop!' And I've used it a couple of times since then, and it has been completely fine with no burning. I'm using it tonight and feel like I'm dying again! It always works and clears it up, but be prepared for the worst pain for a few hours!"

• Wor...
• February 6, 2017

"I had a yeast infection for about 3 days last week. I knew I needed to do something. I purchased the 1-day treatment with the day and nighttime option. I inserted the medication on my lunch at work without using the cream or wipes. I then started reading reviews which freaked me out, and I got so scared. Nothing happened for a few hours, then there was a slight burning sensation. Nothing horrible. Some of the medication came out on the pad I was wearing, and the uncomfortableness lasted the rest of the night. I woke up fine, and the yeast infection was gone. Worked for me, and will use this again."

• Eee...
• October 31, 2016

"I will never touch this stuff again. The burning and itching side effects are worse than the infection itself, it is absolutely unbearable. The cooling wipes are the best part-to wipe off this horrible medication."

• Ray...
• August 23, 2015

"Omg.... the pain!!!!! I was put on antibiotics for pneumonia and bronchitis and ended up with a YI... so I got the one-day treatment, got $24. At 8:30 PM, I popped it in, by 9:53 PM, I was in so much pain, it burned so bad and still is burning. It's now 11:33 PM, it burns so bad I'm in tears, bawling... and I am contemplating removing my shower head from the hose to flush it out. I am in tears and afraid to move. With the slightest shift, I feel like I am relighting the torch inside me. Do not do this treatment.... and these people who say they hardly feel a thing.... yeah, they have vaginas cloned from Superman DNA... I would rather do natural, no pain meds, childbirth again before doing this treatment again!"

• Ano...
• October 6, 2016

"My mom told me to try this to help my infection. I had no problem putting it in, it was just like a tampon. Everything was fine for the first hour, maybe 2 hours, but suddenly it has become so uncomfortably painful and itchy. I don't know how to make it stop!! :( I hope it ends up being worth this. (Honestly, the yeast infection wasn't this bad)"

• Wtf...
• January 9, 2016

"OMG, my vagina is on fire!!!!! I just put the 1-Day Maximum Strength Treatment Miconazole on. I am really regretting putting it on. I can't sleep, it burns so bad. I was reading some of the reviews, and people seem to suggest that the cream is what makes it worse, but I don't know. I just went to the bathroom to wipe it off with the cooling wipes, and that stuff burns so bad. I just finished putting on A&D ointment. I really hope that helps. But as of right now, I am dying!!"

• j19...
• September 7, 2015

"I love this medication. I never have a problem. It burns slightly because it's killing the fungus and yeast. Please be mindful how you clean your vagina. No soap is required to clean the inside of your vagina, just the creases and folds with a mild soap. I use Olay. Your vagina is already irritated and swollen, especially if you were having sex. Vaseline helps soothe the irritated vagina."

• Fla...
• August 20, 2016

"ALERT: will light your vag on fire. I stupidly inserted just before an amazing date night with my man. I ended up considering medevac-ing myself to the nearest IVU (Intensive Vag Unit). Still burning the next day. I want to punch myself in the face. Horrible, horrible, torturous product. Must have been created by a misogynist."