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Im on a 7day treatment of doxycycline for chlamydia. the first two days i took two pills at 10:30; not knowing i was suppose to wait 12 hours apart. now should i continue taking double or now take them 12 hours apart?
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Start taking them 12 hours apart (this only needs to be approximate) and you should be fine. Keep any follow up appointments with your doctor.
Answered 9/22/2022
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Twice a day approx. 12 hours apart
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