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My nurse gave me a injection and tablets for single dose treatment of gonorrhea yesterday i had diarrhea and today i still have diarrhea is it normal?

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Dr. John Washburn answered

Yes: Diarrhea and other GI side effects are common with antibiotics.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Onier Villarreal Alejandro answered

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Maybe...: The injection was probably Rocephin (ceftriaxone). The pills were probably zithromax (azithromycin). Azithromcin does have the unfortunate side effect of GI upset, including diarrhea (happens to me every time i take it!). It should not last for more than 48 hours. If it does, i would advise to go see your primary care doctor.

Answered 7/1/2014

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A member asked:

My nurse gave me a injection and tablets for single dose treatment of gonorrhea yesterday i had diarrhea and today i still have diarrhea is it normal?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Washburn answered

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