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A 26-year-old male asked:
Will 500mg of azithromycin cure chlamydia/ngu if exposure was from receiving fellatio yesterday? i have been treated before; have a few early symptoms
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Patrick Kohlitzanswered
Internal Medicine 13 years experience
Chlamydia: The dose of azithromycin used to treat chlamydial infections is usually 1000 mg. A half dose of 500 mg may be effective in a person of smaller stature with a mild infection.
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Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Not indicated dose: The recommended dose of Azithromycin for Chlamydia is 1000mg (1gm) x 1 dose, not 500mg. You should be tested for Chlamydia and other STis. I encourage you to use condoms or dental dams for oral sex to reduce your risk of STIs.
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Dr. Scott Hackinganswered
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How long does it take for azithromycin 1gram powder to cure chlamydia fully ? And does the symptoms go away ?
Dr. George Klauberanswered
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Dr. Natalie Siebanswered
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Probably not..: It probably didn't fail, but likely isn't finished working. Even with the one time dose it can take up to one to two weeks for symptoms to completely ... Read More
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