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What is the best treatment for complicated chlamydia std?azithromycin 500mg twice daily for 6 days or azithromycin 1 gm at once daily for 6 days?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Both are the same: The medication is one that binds to fat cells in your body and gradually enters the blood stream hourly.The 2 dosing patterns you list are not significantly different when you factor in the way the drug works.Some have less stomach upset when dividing up the doses.

Dr Krick agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

What is the best treatment for complicated chlamydia std?azithromycin 500mg twice daily for 6 days or azithromycin 1 gm at once daily for 6 days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Krick agreed

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