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Found out i have chalamidya. my doctor prescribed azithromycin 1gm pak powder & azithromycin pills. took pills today & the powder tomorrow. why two?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Peculiar dosing: This is peculiar dosing. Chlamydia normally needs only a single dose of azithromycin (1 gram). You'll have to ask the doctor why s/he prescribed an extra dose. Are you sure the intent was not one dose for you and another for your partner? This is a common practice to assure partners get treated.

Answered 8/11/2017

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A member asked:

Found out i have chalamidya. my doctor prescribed azithromycin 1gm pak powder & azithromycin pills. took pills today & the powder tomorrow. why two?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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