Preventing yeast infections on new medication

Post date: 2021-07-29 09:04:02

Due to my worsening heart failure (I do not have diabetes) my cardiologist has put me on Farxiga. One of the very common side effects is yeast infection. He said I will likely have chronic yeast infections and UTIs while on it. How can I prevent this?

I have had 2 yeast infections and 2 UTIs (unrelated) in my life, so I don't think I'm prone to them. Apparently the drug causes yeast infections because you are peeing out a ton of sugar/glucose. Is there like...an anti-yeast or anti-bacterial wipe safe to use on/near my vulva/vagina?

For those who want to say "this is an excellent question to ask your doctor," yeah, I did. He said "gynecological issues" were not what he treated. My gyn said he wasn't familiar with the drug, but wiping well was important. Yeah, no duh.

Bonus because I'm curious question: what is the mechanism of action that makes necrotizing fasciitis specifically in the perinal area a possible side effect?

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