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Is there an alternative drug to treat chlamydia aside from doxycycline and azithromycin? if so, what's the usual dosage to ensure eradication?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Chlamydia: Tw grams of Flagyl is recommended or one gram of Erythromycin can also be given.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Is there an alternative drug to treat chlamydia aside from doxycycline and azithromycin? if so, what's the usual dosage to ensure eradication?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

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