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A 21-year-old female asked:
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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Dr. Timothy Brownanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
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.
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Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Twice a day approx. 12 hours apart
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Answered Sep 24, 2022
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