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My doctor have me 4 pills of antibiotics to clear up some std. te directions said take all at once does that seem right? also how long will it take to start to have an effect?

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Dr. Tony Willson answered

Yes : Sounds right. The doc likely have you Azithromycin 500mg x 4 pills. Take them all as prescribed.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/12/2015

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A member asked:

My doctor have me 4 pills of antibiotics to clear up some std. te directions said take all at once does that seem right? also how long will it take to start to have an effect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tony Willson answered

Dr Ali agreed

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