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I took 1,000mg single dose of azithromycin yesterday for chlamydia. when can i drink alcohol again and still have the medication treat this?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Any time you want: Alcohol does not interfere with azithromycin or most other antibiotics; your chlamydia will be cured whether or not you have a few drinks. (Of course always drink in moderation.)

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 11/6/2016

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