How should I treat thrush while on antibiotics?

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Tori M
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Two days ago I started taking antibiotics to treat a poor case of tonsillitis which I got following a bout of the flu. Now I have thrush (and am also expecting to receive hit by lightning tomorrow) and am wondering how would be best to treat it. I still have 5 days of antibiotics (penicillin Vk) left to take, and so am wondering whether I treat it now, will the thrush just be caused to return. Many thanks


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If you go back to your physician he/she can prescribe you something to deal with it (i cant remember its name) or you can go to a chemist and they have special cream... just as at the counter and they will help you! )

trush may return but generally it goes once antibiotic consumption stops.

GatorMommy
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Thrush is caused by an overgrowth of yeast. Being on antibiotics can cause a small yeast problem to absolutely blow up. You can have your physician give you a script for Diflucan and maybe even some Nystatin suspension to coat the inside of your cheeks. Feel better soon!

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