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Acne & Azithromycin: Azithromycin is an antibiotic and it is used at times to treat acne. There are a number of other oral antibiotics and other oral medications that can used in addition to a number of topical solutions. In general, the doctor will decide which of the various options for treatment provides the best chance for success balanced against the cost and potential side effects. ...Read more

Wait a little: According to the cdc the correct dose of Azithromycin for chlamydia is 1 gram (or Doxycycline 100 mg twice a day for one week). Most chlamydia tests detect bacterial dna, which may take 3 or 4 weeks to clear after the infection is treated. If you took your medicine and did not get reinfected, repeat the chlamydia test in a month. ...Read more

Lactose: Azithromycin contains lactose which is the type of sugar found in milk but does not contain milk protein. LActose is found in many pills as a filler. Usually there is not enough to cause problems even in those with lactose intolerance. ...Read more

Azithromycin: Azithromycin (zithromax, azithrocin, zmax, azin)[1] is an azalide, a subclass of macrolide antibiotics. Azithromycin is one of the world's best-selling antibiotics.[2][not in citation given (see discussion.)] it is derived from erythromycin, with a methyl-substituted nitrogen atom incorporated into the lactone ring, thus making the lactone ring 15-membered. ...Read more

Combined therapy: Azithromycin & Cefuroxime are given for broad coverage of microorganisms in immuno compromised pt, ICU sick pt, dialysis pt, severe exacerbated copd& nursing home pt. Azithromycin covers atypical bacteria like mycoplasma, legionella well while Cefuroxime for staphs. Mono therapy is good for pneumonia, sinusitis, cellulitis& otitis. Thank you & wish you good health. ...Read more

Many issues: I find it odd that a virgin carries chlamydia, but it could be acquired with heavy petting. That aside, treatment failure can occur when the sex partner is not treated at the same time, with a new infected exposure gives it to you, or if the diagnosis was wrong in the first place. The most common reason for repeat disease is sex with an infected partner some of which have no symptoms. ...Read more

Yes, not repeatedly.: Initially Imodium (loperamide) is safe to use, for 2 days. If diarrhea is persisting, then additional evaluation for the source for the diarrhea is necessary. ...Read more

No but yes: PID cannot cause heavier periods, but I cannot state that you do not have it. PID symptoms are abdominal pain, fevers, nausea/vomiting, and possibly vaginal discharge. Chlamydia, when treated appropriately, only rarely progresses to PID. ...Read more

Two answers: Azithromycin in a single 500 mg dose has a half-life of 11–14 h. When multiple doses are taken it may increase to 68 h. For a 5 day course it should be present 10 days. Biliary excretion, predominantly unchanged, is a major route of elimination. Over a week, approximately 6% of the administered dose appears unchanged in urine. Efficacy is another subject. ...Read more

Ineffective: I no longer use this antibiotic for respiratory infections. I have not seen any treatment success with it for over one year in my practice. Bacteria are growing resistant to it. ...Read more

Often helps: It's a poor choice for long-term treatment; the tetracyclines offer real advantages. Never use an antibiotic as sole treatment for acne. ...Read more

Please clarify: I am not sure exactly what your question is. Does this have to do with you taking birth control pills at the same time you are taking antibiotics? If so, there can be an interaction which can cause your birth control pills to be less effective. I recommend the use of back up birth control if you are taking antibiotics. ...Read more

Zpack & methadone: Taking this combination can cause elevation of serum Methadone levels or cause irregular heart beat by prolonging your cardiac qt interval. I suggest you talk to your prescribing professional (s) and follow the recommendation (s) provided. ...Read more

Months: There are certain chronic infections that are very difficult to treat, an dpeople can be on antibiotic regimens that include Azithromycin for over a year. People need to be monitored to make sure their white blood cells, liver, and kidneys are ok, but Azithromycin tends to be a relatively safe antibiotic. The question is whether other interventions in addition to antibiotics will help. ...Read more

Not usually: You shouldn't suffer any significant adverse effects from this dose unless you're also taking certain other medications at the same time. To be sure, I would recommend taking only a quarter of the usual dose the next day but checking with your physician is the best policy. ...Read more

Bronchitis: Bronchitis, if acute, is rarely caused by bacteria. It is 9+% viral, some toxic inhalants and a few bacterial like adult whooping cough (Pertussis). If this is treatment of exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, azithromycin, if it is going to be effective should begin to have efficacy within 24 hours. ...Read more

Medical inquiry: I think you address this to the general medical doctors. Not in ophthalmology area of expertise. ...Read more

Yes: Both can cause upset stomach and diahrea. You should take probiotic suppliments whenever you take an antibiotic, such as Azithromycin as this will greatly reduce the risk of serious diahrea. It won't help with the Lexapro (escitalopram) however. ...Read more

Your body: Will slowly metabolize (liver) and excrete it (in your feces and urine) over time. Though realize it has a long half life so it will take time. But also realize you may also be feeling worse due to your underlying illness and the progression may happen to have just coincided with starting the azithromycin. I wouldn't hesitate to contact your doctor if you continue to feel worse. Best of luck ...Read more

136hrs: The half-life of Azithromycin is 68hrs when multiple doses are consumed. So that would mean it takes 136hrs for your body to eliminate it from the body. ...Read more

Diarrhea?: Usually the GI side effects like nausea, diarrhea, bloating, only last as long as you are on the medication plus maybe 1-2 days. If you are having a rash, swelling or itching you need to stop the medication and talk to your doctor. ...Read more

Taking Meds: Yes. Of course.

Doesn't compete: The two agents can be used concurrently. They do not compete with each other. ...Read more

Ask for alternative: If you absolutely cannot obtain a less risky combo, you need to be watchfully monitored for feeling at all dizzy, lightheaded, faint, irregular heart rhythm, shortness of breath, etc. Try to find another ssri medication without the threat. That would be my advice. Best wishes. ...Read more

No: Neither of these medications, alone or in combination is going to create heavy vaginal bleeding. You need to be seen and examined. Go see your gynecologist and get evaluated. Hope you are better soon. ...Read more

Yes: You can.

Sure can...: Overdose just really means it is taken more than the maximal recommended dosage of any medication. How severe an adverse reaction to an overdose depends on the type of medication and amount taken. Unfortunately, even when taken in normal recommended dosage, Azithromycin has been associated with significantly increased cardiovascular deaths. Please consult doc if u are concerned. Good luck. ...Read more

You don't need it: Chlamydia urethritis is treated with 1 dose of 1 gram of azithromycin. It seems that you have already taken much more than is needed cure this type of chlamydial infection. This drug has a long half life and will be actively treating your infection for more than 5 days after your last dose. I don't understand your reference to alcohol. Alcohol does not affect azithromycin. ...Read more

Rales: This is a physical manifestation of inflammation within the lung tissues, causing either fluid to accumulate in the microscopic air spaces (alveolae) or for there to be stickiness so the walls of the alveolae pop as they are forced open. These changes may persist for some time (variable & dependent upon the organisms and the host) after the bacteria have been eliminated by antibiotics and WBCs. ...Read more

Depends: On what is being treated.