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I have been taking minocycline 75mg twice daily for acne. i was recently told by a previous sexual partner that she has chlamydia. should i worry?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Minocycline: As long as you have been taking Minocycline twice daily for a week, chlamydia should not be a problem.

Dr Balin and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/25/2018

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A member asked:

I have been taking minocycline 75mg twice daily for acne. i was recently told by a previous sexual partner that she has chlamydia. should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Balin and another doctor agreed

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