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I have chlamydia and have a 1 gram packet of azithromycin was going to put 500 mg in food then two hours later put 500 mg in food again will this work?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Chlamydia: The recommended treatment for Chlamydia with Azithromycin is 1 gram (1000mg) in a single dose.

Answered 1/22/2016

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Good choice: While long-acting Azithromycin should be taken on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after eating, single dose Azithromycin works well with or without food, so your plan will work fine.

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

I have chlamydia and have a 1 gram packet of azithromycin was going to put 500 mg in food then two hours later put 500 mg in food again will this work?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

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