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I was prescribed 2 500mg azithromycin tablets 1 time use for chlamydia and i crushed them and put them in capsules and took them that way but a little bit of the powder was left and little bit fell out most of the pill fit will it still work properly?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Chlamydia: The 1000 mg dose is not exactly rocket science and there is a good possibility that you have taken enough of the prescribed dose. I believe that you could be tested in a week to determine whether you're clear of the infection.

Answered 7/26/2020

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A member asked:

I was prescribed 2 500mg azithromycin tablets 1 time use for chlamydia and i crushed them and put them in capsules and took them that way but a little bit of the powder was left and little bit fell out most of the pill fit will it still work properly?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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