While many patients are unaware that even a topical cream may have serious side effects, every form of yeast infection treatment has its share of them. Sometimes, identifying that the symptoms a patient is experiencing rests on the shoulders of the physician or specialist. Thus, it is vital to know to know possible reaction that a person may have to a certain medication.

Clotrimazole

Clomtrimazole, sold under the brand names Lotrimin and Mycelex, is an antifungal medication that comes in many different forms including a lozenge that treats thrush. It may also be taken as a tablet, cream, lotion or powder to treat fungal infections, such as jock itch and vagina yeast infections. The vaginal cream has the ability to cause a foul smelling vaginal discharge, while a person taking the lozenges might experience nausea or an upset stomach. Stomach pain and fever are side effects of this drug. Redness, swelling, itching and burning around the application site indicate a reaction to medication, too. The oral lozenges may cause a tingling sensation in the patient’s mouth.

Diflucan

The drug Diflucan is the brand name of the generic drug, fluconazole. This treatment can be taken by mouth in tablet form or as an oral suspension. The patient might only have mild symptoms, such as a headaches, dizziness or heartburn. Diarrhea, stomach pain and changes in his or her ability to taste are potential side effects, as well. Side effects that are more serious are associated with Diflucan, too. Nausea, flu-like symptoms, hives, swelling of the face and lower extremities, difficulty breathing and yellowing are all possible symptoms of taking this drug. Unusual bruising, fatigue and even seizures may occur from fluconazole.

Tioconazole

Tioconazole, also known by the brand names Vagistat and Monistat, is a topical route treatment for yeast infections. This drug has the ability to cause various reactions that are generally site related and more of nuisance than a health threat. Generally, a patient may experience site reactions like itching and burning. Redness and swelling at the application area might occur, also.

In some instances, the reaction may be severe. These side effects are as follows: tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, hives and a foul smelling vaginal discharge. The patient may also complain of vomiting, stomach pain and swelling of the mouth, tongue and throat.

Terconazole

Terconazole can be administered in a vaginal suppository form or by using a topical cream. Either way, the side effects remain very similar. The drug goes by the brand names Terazol and Zazole. The symptoms of a reaction to Terconazole are typically mild. These mild side effects are headaches and menstrual cramps. More serious side effects may occur, which includes fever, chills, severe vaginal burning, swelling of the mouth, tongue, face and throat, hives and difficulty breathing.