Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Does antibiotic resistance transfer from different antibiotics? doxy regime is partially completed. 1g azithromicin is taken. doxy resist carry over?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: yes antibiotic resistance can transfer from different antibiotics if they are chemically/structuraly related
Answered 12/8/2014
3.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Tested positive for RECTAL chlamydia, took 1000 mg Azithromycin, no sexual contact at all, but still symptoms. Re-tested 3 weeks later, if it's positive again should I ask for a different antibiotic?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Took azithromycin (1g in one go) against chlamydia 5 days ago. Discharge has been reduced and almost colorless, sting persists while urinating. Am i being cured or need more/different antibiotics?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Please Suggest me best antibiotics for epididymitis ? I am suffering Since 1 months. cefixime, doxycycline, azithromycin doesn't work...?
Is it safe and will one antibiotic not rule out the other when taking a mix of azithromycin and doxycycline? My situation calls for both to be taken.
How many times can you take/use an antibiotic before becoming permanently resistant to it? A few years ago I used doxycycline 7 days, Azithromycin 3 days and Moxifloxacin 14 days. Will these work again if needed?
Ive been on quite a few antibiotics this past year for chronic sinusitis (surgery), ear infections, and periodontal infection. Amox, cipro, levaquin, metronidazole, Azithromycin, and doxycycline. Is this too much antibiotics? Worried of over use?
I am having side effects from Doxycycline for sinus issues. I now have azithromycin, what time period between switching antibiotics, 12 or 24 hours?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
