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A member asked:

Its been 4 hours since i took 1000mg of azithromycin and i haven't threw up or had diarrhea can i still have all of that?

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: This is a standard treatment dose for a couple of specific conditions. It is fantastic that you did not have any problem taking and keeping your dose down or in. Now, you can expect to have a standard successful treatment course!

Answered 7/2/2015

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