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Does minocycline kill chlamydia just like doxycycline? i know doxy is first like but would minocycline do the job too?

Q: does minocycline kill chlamydia just like doxycycline? i know doxy is first like but would minocycline do the job too?

: Minocycline is equally effective against chlamydia as doxycycline. Usually in the same dose (100 mg twice daily for 7 days), although one study indicates minocycline is effective when taken only once daily.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Minocycline is equally effective against chlamydia as doxycycline. Usually in the same dose (100 mg twice daily for 7 days), although one study indicates minocycline is effective when taken only once daily.

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Answered 4/30/2023

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A member asked:

Does minocycline kill chlamydia just like doxycycline? i know doxy is first like but would minocycline do the job too?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Beck agreed

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