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New treatment for recurrent BV

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michele25939
michele25939

New antibiotic passed by the FDA. I just found a new single dose antibiotic called Solosec that was tested to help with recurrent BV

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  • michele25939
    michele25939

    Posted

    I am the OP and I just wanted to share my experience with this new antibiotic for recurrent BV.  I have tried every possible thing to cure my BV to no avail. I happened upon this new FDA approved antibiotic called Solosec.  Good news is that I took it 2 weeks ago and fingers crossed, I have been non-symptomatic.....bad news is that insurance doesn’t cover it yet.  I was able to download a coupon from the pharma company that manufactures it.  I paid $93 out of pocket, but it is a single dose.  I haven’t started my period yet, so this will be the ultimate challenge to see if it works.  But I am quietly optimistic!
  • Livipoo350
    Livipoo350 michele25939

    Posted

    I'm going to my doctor tomorrow I think I'm going to ask for this. After all I've done to try and remedy this naturally it comes back every other week still.... I'm just worried about the side effects (i.e. making me sick?)

    • michele25939
      michele25939 Livipoo350

      Posted

      Believe me I understand your concerns...I stopped using flagyll(metro gel) because of what I read on it, plus the fact that it didn’t work.  I have been using essential oils for the past 2 years and that has helped when I became “symptomatic” as using boric acid suppositories.  I honestly happened upon this new antibiotic Solosec and felt like I should at least give it a chance.  I’d say the worst side affects from this was nausea and a metallic taste in my mouth for about 3 days.  I am 3 weeks past taking it and so far I have not had any BV issues!  
    • espy33864
      espy33864 michele25939

      Posted

      Michele how long did it take for you to see improvent with your BV symptoms? I’m going to take the Solosec today but having a chronic case of BV makes me pessimistic. I’m so happy you have found relief! 
    • michele25939
      michele25939 espy33864

      Posted

      I had almost a full month of relief.  But unfortunately I had sex the other night and the all true persistent odor was there afterward.  I treated it with boric acid suppositories and massive doses of fem-dophollis.  So I’m not certain it was effective.  If it does continue, I will try it again.  Out of all the things I’ve tried, this has been the most effective
  • Guest
    Guest michele25939

    Posted

    Ugghh I’m sorry it’s happening again for you. I read on another post that this girl has been trying garlic supplements with the highest number. It’s said to work well. Maybe give them a chance. I just bought them I’m on my 4th day. I hope it works for us ladies. I’m so over it I can’t even sleep peacefully without having bad dreams about it and I feel bad pushing my bf away because I’m scared of it coming back. 
    • espy33864
      espy33864 Guest

      Posted

      My boyfriend thinks I just don’t like him anymore it’s so sad! We went from passionate 3 times a day to once a week! I’ve been taking garlic supplements and a probiotic for about three weeks now. No luck yet but I’m not giving up. I just finished taking the Solosec with yogurt it’s disgusting! Hoping for some relief.
    • michele25939
      michele25939 espy33864

      Posted

      Solosec is disgusting!!!  That metallic taste will linger for a few days too.  I have made boric acid suppositories mixed with tea tree and lemon Young Living Essential Oils.  It definitely helps when I’m symptomatic.  I insert them and then put in a tampon to keep it all in to do its magic 

    • Guest
      Guest espy33864

      Posted

      Hi espy, ugghh Im sorry that sucks because I know what you’re going through. As far as the Solosec, is that something that my dr has to prescribe to me? 
    • espy33864
      espy33864 Guest

      Posted

      Yes I believe so. Go to the website and you can print out a coupon. It was going to be $70 but I only paid $25. 
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