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I have chlamydia but didnt know it and i had sex with my new boyfriend this pass weekend, i was giving two extra doses of azithromycin to give. is it too soon for him to take it or can i give it to him now?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Have him examined: YOU should NOT treat him. Have him see his physician and get screen and treated based on his own testing.

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/21/2014

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Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

Yes: Both of you should take it at the same time and abstain for at least 7days

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/20/2016

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A member asked:

I have chlamydia but didnt know it and i had sex with my new boyfriend this pass weekend, i was giving two extra doses of azithromycin to give. is it too soon for him to take it or can i give it to him now?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

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