Comments on: Is it possible you can develop yeast infection while taking antibiotics?

By: Anna L

Anna L — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:36:58 +0000

It’s definitely possible, especially if the antibiotics are strong. Call her doctor and he can prescribe something to help with the yeast infection, and/or a different antibiotic. BUT do not stop the antibiotic without talking to the doctor first, as this creates a more powerful strain of whatever bacteria she’s fighting off.

By: Gen loves lindy hop

Gen loves lindy hop — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:36:58 +0000

Yes, antibiotics are one of the biggest causes of thrush

By: Coop <3

Coop <3 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:36:58 +0000

Absolutely. I get a yeast infection nearly every time I take antibiotics. It’s a pretty nasty and uncomfortable side effect (especially when I am taking antibiotics for a UTI….ever had both?).

By: SuperKelly

SuperKelly — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:36:58 +0000

The worst yeast infection I ever had was from taking antibiotics.

By: Little_Mami _Chula_30

Little_Mami _Chula_30 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:36:58 +0000

Yes, its one of the main ways that you can develop one!

By: Froggy

Froggy — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:36:58 +0000

ESPECIALLY while taking antibiotics!They kill the natural vaginal flora that keep the yeast(it’s not a germ, it’s a living organism)in check. Eating yogurt will help. BTW, I’m a guy, but I have a wife and 2 daughters who all deal with this occasionally.

By: golfing_doctor

golfing_doctor — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:36:58 +0000

Yes, it is actually quite common. Make sure she eats yogurt with live cultures and drinks cranberry juice. It should help. If that doesn’t do it, bring her to the doctor for treatment.

By: Emily Dew

Emily Dew — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:36:58 +0000

Absolutely! Antibiotics wipe out the bad bacteria in your body along with the good bacteria and that leaves you open to a secondary infection. I always make sure I eat a container of yogurt every day when I’m taking antibiotics or else I will develop a yeast infection too.

By: tessa46

tessa46 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:36:58 +0000

yes

By: Pinky

Pinky — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:36:58 +0000

yes, it can happen very quickly–w/in 24 hours.