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I had diarrhea 40 minutes after taking 1g of azithromycin on an empty stomach to cure chlamydia. has the meds been absorbed or do i have to retake?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See answer: Whereas vomiting after drug ingestion is associated with inadequate absorption, diarrhea usually occurs from the lower aspect of the gastrointestinal tract (colon), occurring after the drug has been absorbed into your body and blood stream. Bottom line: no need to repeat dose. Repeat testing is usually recommended at 3 months to rule out reinfection and no sooner than 3 weeks after treatment.
Answered 11/24/2017
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Probably absorbed: The Azithromycin was most probably absorbed in the upper intestinal area unless you saw the tablets passed in your feces.
Answered 10/28/2016
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