Sunday, August 14th, 2011 at
9:37 am
I am on 2 different "sulfa" based acne medications including sulfamethoxazole (pill) & sodium sulfacetamide (face lotion/cream). I am experiencing buring, itching, and large amounts of discharge (symptoms of yeast infections). Could I have a yeast infection because of these medications?
Monday, July 12th, 2010 at
12:03 pm
I just went to a dermatologist for acne treatment. I said I was interested in Accutane because it’s the only thing that might "almost cure" acne by shrinking the oil glands. I knew that Retin-A and other toipical gels/creams may cause serious irritation, or they just might not work. Even if they do work and cause no irritation, I don’t want the hassle and financial burden of having to use it every day for years.
Aware of the risks associated with Accutane, I wasn’t surprised when she suggested that I try oral antibiotics and Retin-A first. I voiced my concern about antibiotic resistance, but she said it would only be 2 months before I next see her. She said some people even took antibiotics for years. Not having enough information at hand, I agreed to her prescriptions: Retin-A & antibiotics.
Now I’m at home reading and discovered that antibiotic resistance can develop after 2 months and may cause yeast infections. I hate doing this to myself. Should I call her and refuse the pills?
Note: I do NOT have yeast infections! I’m mainly concerned that
1. oral antibiotics may cause yeast infections in the future.
2. oral antibiotics may cause antibiotic resistance in as little as two months.
I’m thinking of just using the Retin-A or other topical gels now for my acne. And if that doesn’t work, I’ll just ask for Accutane again.
Thursday, September 17th, 2009 at
5:43 pm
I am fully aware it is described to treat mild to severe acne, so please let me know your thoughts.
I have a yeast infection & I want to take oral medication instead of vaginal medicine/suppositories.
I have the aforementioned antibiotics in my medicine cabinet & I was just wondering, is it okay to take this medication for this type of infection?
Thank You Kindly.