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Posted on: 07/02/2007
Question
i took an antibiotic to get rid of an infection and the paper that came with the medicine said it might cause yeast infections. i think i have one. will otc medicine help me?
Answer
Yes, the Over the Counter (OTC) medicine should work, but if it does not clear up, call the doctor that prescribed the antibiotics.