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I tested positive for chlamydia and the clinic prescribed me doxycycline. its been 8 days and i still have discharge. is the meds not working?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Hard to say: You can kill the germ with medication but your body may take a while to rid itself of related debris. Contact your treating doc & see if they recommend any follow up studies.

Answered 7/16/2018

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A member asked:

I tested positive for chlamydia and the clinic prescribed me doxycycline. its been 8 days and i still have discharge. is the meds not working?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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