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Both medications are listed by the CDC for treatment of chlamydia. Doxycycline used to be cheaper, and azithromycin easier to take, but since the 2013 doxycycline shortage started, azithromycin is both cheaper and easier.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoYes, 1 gram of azithromycin (brand names Zithromax, Binzoyt) can cure chlamydia.
A Z pack taken as directed with not cure chlamydia. Instead, take four of the pills from the z pack for a total of 1000 mg of zithromax, in one dose. That's the cure for chlamydia.
It has an excellent cure rate for chlamydia. Chlamydia can damage the body, but the germ is gone after effective treatment is completed. Patients being treated should avoid oral, anal, and vaginal intercourse until seven days after completing single-dose treatment for chlamydia with azithromycin.
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∙ 10y agoDoxycycline, in a dose of 100 mg twice daily for seven days, cures chlamydia. Ciprofloxacin may treat chlamydia, but it's not a first or second-line treatment, as there are cheaper, easier, and safer alternatives available.
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∙ 10y agoAzithromycin is the preferred treatment for chlamydia. Amoxicillin is used only for pregnant women unable to take azithromycin.
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∙ 10y agoDoxycycline and azithromycin are the preferred treatments for chlamydia in males and females.
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∙ 10y agoAzithromycin is a first-choice treatment for chlamydia. Amoxicillin is used only on pregnant women unable to take azithromycin.
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Which medication is used in the form of powder to cure chlamydia?
Azithromycin powder in a 1g dose is sometimes used to treat chlamydia.
Does nitrofurantoin cure chlamydia?
Nitrofurantoin does not cure chlamydia. You should see a doctor and have a treatment. Typical treatments for chlamydia include doxycycline, azithromycin or herbal medicine called Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill.
Will azithromycin capsules cure chlamydia if taken just after a meal?
Yes it will; it is OK to take this drug with a meal.
Do steroids cure chlamydia?
You can get chlamydia after use of steroids. But the steroids don't cause it. You get chlamydia from sexual contact with an infected person. You can get chlamydia from oral, anal, or vaginal sex; genital-genital contact; sharing sex toys; or birth to an infected woman.
How effective is azithromycin against chlamydia?
To date, there have been no reports of resistance to azithromycin in chlamydia. The CDC believes there is no need for repeat testing to ensure that azithromycin cured the infection.
What do men take for chlamydia?
In the US, typically azithromycin or doxycycline, same as for women.
Is azithromycin used only for chlamydia?
No it does not; azithromycin is used to kill numerous bacteria.
What dosage to take of azithromycin?
1G azithromycin NEEDS TO BE TAKEN TO TREAT CHLAMYDIA.
Does acidophilus cure chlamydia?
No, acidophilus can not cure chlamydia.
Do vitamins cure chlamydia?
No; vitamins will not cure chlamydia.
You over took the drug azithromycin for chlamydia will the pill still work?
The pill will still work to cure chlamydia. Contact your health care provider or pharmacist to determine if any special care is needed due to the overdose.
What is the fastest cure for chlamydia?
Whether you take single-dose treatment or seven-day treatment, it will be seven days before you can consider yourself cured. Even though you take just one dose of azithromycin to cure chlamydia, it needs seven days to eliminate all bacteria.
