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Can amoxicillin be used to treat syphillis or gonareah?

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AMOX: It can treat syph. But is not good for many other std's that are commonly transmitted with syph.

Answered 2/9/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not recommended tx.: The cdc recommends that gonorrha (uncomplicated) be treated w injection of Rocephin (ceftriaxone) in addition to oral Azithromycin (zithromax) or Doxycycline (vibramycin). Depending on the stage of syphilis, intramuscular of intravenous penicillin is recommended with Doxycycline as a back up for penicillin allergy.

Answered 8/16/2019

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