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I took azithromycin for chlamydia and my partner and i took it at the same time. how long do we have to wait to have sex and for it to clear up?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You must wait for: Both the treatment to be complete and a minimum of seven days before sexual activity. So, even if you take a treatment that lasts for a day - you must still wait for seven days.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I took azithromycin for chlamydia and my partner and i took it at the same time. how long do we have to wait to have sex and for it to clear up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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