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Can i take azithromycin(1g) again after a week if i get infected with chlamydia? or do i have to wait for some days to take the medicine again. your answer will be highly appreciated. thank you.
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Probably unnecessary: A single 1g dose of azithromycin is highly effective and there should be no need for a second dose. Even if reexposed to an infected partner, azithro remains in the system for 10 days or more, so you would be protected from reinfection. It can take more than 7 days for symptoms to clear, so give it time. If symptoms actually are worse, don't treat yourself but return to doctor for reevaluation.
Answered 4/22/2015
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