Tifton, GA
A 24-year-old male asked:
If i take 4 250mg zithromax pills and a 400 mg cefixime pill without sex for 8 days will it cure chlamydia and gonorrhea?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
YES: YES- that is a curative dose.
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No: As long as it is not more than 1-2 days apart.
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