I was on diflucan for about 2 years, and then went off due to starting rifampin and started nystatin.
Never had a problem with yeast while on diflucan.
Now on the nystatin for a month and have a raging yeast infection. Tried increasing probiotics and increasing nystatin, plus Monistat 1 day, and I still have it. I don't eat refined sugars or a lot of carbs.
I would like to use diflucan if at all possible. I know it's not recommended with rifampin, but is it REALLY bad to take both at once, or just not recommended but can be done?
Has anyone else taken these two at the same time?
Would it be bad for bart if I took a week break from the rifampin to kill the present yeast infection with diflucan?
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
EEK! I don't know much about the two drugs as far as taking them together.
I guess your body got dependent upon the Diflucan. I didn't have bart, but I would be tempted to stop those meds if it were ME.
Eliminate sugars and carbs for now. Be really strict until you get it under control.
DIET, DIET, DIET is the key. Then, be sure to follow the 5 step plan outlined below. It was developed by my naturopath. It works.
"Successful control and elminiation of a Candida Albicans overgrowth requires a multifaceted program as described below. Failure to follow ALL the steps simultaneously will result in slow progress and will lengthen healing time significantly. The program should be tailored to the individual and must balance the need to eliminate the Candida and deprive it of its food source while insuring proper nutrition for the individual."
Five Steps to Candida Elimination:
1. You must starve it into submission by eliminating its food source.
2. You must kill it with anti-fungal herbs and supplements. [e.g....garlic, onion, caprylic acid, Pau D'Arco capsules or tea, clove, grapefruit seed extract, olive leaf extract, oil of oregano, tea tree oil, Echinacea, Goldenseal, black walnut, MSM, barberry root, uva ursi, neem leaf, biotin]
3. You must reestablish the proper balance and quantity of probiotic bacteria in the digestive tract. [...multi-strain lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus capsules with FOS should be taken between meals to maximize repopulation of the digestive tract by beneficial bacteria.]
4. You must reestablish proper levels of all B vitamins (yeast free) and utilize other immune enhancing supplements to boost immune system function. [e.g ... B complex vitamins (yeast free), biotin, beta 1-3 glucan, colostrum, maitake mushroom, vitamins A, C, E, zinc and selenium]
5. You must cleanse and heal the digestive tract to promote proper elimination of toxins and Candida and assimilation of nutrients. [e.g...chlorophyll, MSM, omega 3 fatty acids found in flax seed and salmon oils, GLA found in borage, evening primrose and black currant oils. Pantothenic acid, digestive enzymes between meals]
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Which probiotic are you taking??
Posted by VB (Member # 16824) on :
Thanks Lymetoo. Just ran out of Theralac, so taking Jarrow. Probiotics upset my stomach for some reason though, so I "forget" to take them as often as I should. Not anymore though!!
Yes, I don't eat many carbs as it is, but I suppose I will cut them all out for a little while. Bummer.
Anyone tried any natural suppositories or douches? I have heard you can put tea tree oil on a tampon or do a GSE douche... anyone done this?
I know this is gross... sorry. I just need to be able to do something for the immediate issue :/
Posted by hezzer926 (Member # 17902) on :
im taking both--i have a repuatable llmd and he never said not to take both
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Someone here posted about using boric acid for suppositories. You make them yourself with empty capsules. You can get the capsules at the health food store.
OH>>> I think it's "Back in St. Olaf" who knows about that. Swears by it.
Contact her if you need to!!
Theralac is good! Maybe you could also add this one:
Body Biotics is the product's name. Maybe it will be easier on your stomach since it works differently.
Posted by VB (Member # 16824) on :
Thanks to both!
Boric acid is a good idea. The kind I have here has a picture of a giant roach on the front, LOL! Got it from Home Depot a long time ago for bugs. I think I will get some new, just in case
That probiotic looks interesting too. Haven't heard of that one before.
I think I will try the Rifampin and Diflucan together for a few days or a week until I can get it better under control. Good to know that your LLMD seems to be good with that, Hezzer.
Also, just tried my own concoction of natural stuff. I will post later if it seems to help.
Posted by jkmom (Member # 14004) on :
When I had a yeast infection, my LLMD said to take 1 200 mg pill of Diflucan and that it would clear it up in a few days. It did work.
So you might try that, instead of taking Rifampin and Diflucan together for a week.
My new LLMD also told me to give it a few days, before I took another one, if I needed to use it.
I don't take Rifampin, so I'm not sure about the interaction between them.
Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :
I took both at the same time.
Just not at the same time.
Hugs,
Geneal
Posted by mbdq (Member # 26277) on :
I just started Diflucan yesterday for a yeast infection and I am on rifampin as well. My LLMD told me it was OK to take them together (I space out the doses so they are not at the same time). Hope this helps.
Posted by 17hens (Member # 23747) on :
I've used plain yogurt (like Stonyfield Farm) as a douche and it actually got rid of a yeast infection by itself.
I used 4 or so times a day for about 3 days and that did the trick.
Posted by VB (Member # 16824) on :
Great advice everyone. Thank you so much for all of the replies
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