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Mild BV and unsure of treatments

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sharon09320
sharon09320

so I went for a pap and doc says I have mild bacterial infection.

I have been having some symptoms since then (Monday) so decided to get the antibiotic.

however the pills are huge and the side effects sound horrid!

will otc creams work just as well?

thanks in advance!

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  • kim12266
    kim12266 sharon09320

    Posted

    over the counter never worked for me neither did oral tablets i had to have a vaginal antibiotic cream

  • sharon09320
    sharon09320

    Posted

    thanks everyone.

    i think ill try the otc anyway and then decide by the weekend if I'm going to take the pills or not.

    I could always call the doc and ask her to change my RX to the antibiotic cream.

    I really want this cleared up before going on vacation in 3 weeks!

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