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Can levaquin (levofloxacin) be used to treat chlamydia?
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Yes: Cdc-recommended regimens for uncomplicated urogenital chlamydial infection in adults: levofloxacin (levaquin) 500 mg once per day please see a physician and keep your follow up.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes it can: It is not the first choice but Levaquin (levofloxacin) in dose of 500 mgm once a day for seven days can be used better choices are azithromycine, erythromycine, doxycycline, or ofloxasin.
Answered 9/28/2016
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