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I was dignosed with chlamydia and i was wondering if i can i take another dose of azithromycin 500 mg ( 2 pills) 7 days later, to make sure it's gone.

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Dr. Byron Hapner answered

Don't advise this: A single dose of Zithromax should be enough. An additional dose will not make the infection resolve any sooner.

Dr Levine agreed

Answered 11/14/2016

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A member asked:

I was dignosed with chlamydia and i was wondering if i can i take another dose of azithromycin 500 mg ( 2 pills) 7 days later, to make sure it's gone.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Byron Hapner answered

Dr Levine agreed

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