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MrsPrice1
Jan 28, 2014, 07:37 PM
I was currently diagnosed with BV and I'm using a metrogel cream vaginal. Tonight will be my 3rd night using and I've noticed a thick white discharge. It doesn't have an odor and I'm not burning just itching a lot. I need to know if this is normal. Should I complete the medication, is there a yeast infection forming? I'm lost and really don't have the money to go back to a urgent care center. Thank you
CravenMorhead
Jan 29, 2014, 08:21 AM
Finish your medication. This is probably a combination of the cream and your natural discharge. If you still have this once you're done your medication then try a yeast infection treatment. The important thing is to continue the course of antibiotics that have been prescribed and then judge your condition after that.
talaniman
Jan 29, 2014, 08:30 AM
I think your best bet is a follow up to the physician who prescribed your medications but understand the extra expense concerns. Maybe something can be negotiated since it's a follow up. I would call to be sure.
MrsPrice1
Jan 29, 2014, 08:49 PM
Ok thanks for the responses, tonight will be night 4 then Thursday will be 5, I do have about 6 diflucan pills left from a previous prescription so maybe I'll try taking one of those a day for 3 days and see if it helps with the itching and discharge.. . I didn't realize that the gel was considered a antibiotic so maybe it is a yeasts infection coming.. . thanks again.
CravenMorhead
Jan 30, 2014, 08:38 AM
Bacterial Vaginosis roughly translates to a bacterial infection in your Vagina. An antibiotic is the only way to treat that. Yeast is a fungus, the antibiotic will have no effect on it. Wait until your antibiotic course is done before doing anything.
Cat1864
Jan 30, 2014, 08:54 AM
From Drugs.com (and what should be on the information insert for the cream): Metrogel-Vaginal Advanced Patient Information - Drugs.com (http://www.drugs.com/cons/metrogel-vaginal.html)
Metrogel-Vaginal Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attentionhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png (http://www.drugs.com/cons/metrogel-vaginal.html#).
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Itching in the vagina
pain during sexual intercourse
thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
Note that it says "may need" medical attention. So, it looks like according to the directions you should contact a doctor.