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Medicines That May Cause Vaginal Symptoms

Many prescription and nonprescription medicines can cause vaginal symptoms. A few examples are:

Antibiotics.
Birth control pills.
Hormone replacement therapy.
Chemotherapy for cancer.
Vaginal sprays, douches, and spermicides.

Vaginal symptoms may clear up on their own once you stop taking a medicine. A yeast infection can be treated with a vaginal cream, tablet, or suppository.

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If you think your vaginal symptoms may be caused by a medicine:

Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine to determine whether you should stop taking it or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary.
If you are taking a nonprescription medicine, stop taking it. Call your doctor if you feel you need to continue taking the medicine.

By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Last Revised	September 6, 2011

WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise

Last Updated: September 06, 2011

This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.