Is Doxycycline Effective In Managing Chlamydia?

Posted on Mon, 21 Nov 2016

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Mon, 21 Nov 2016 Answered on

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Question : I was given azithromizin twice and chlamydia didnt go away , now i was given doxy. Will this work?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It should

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Doxycycline is second choice of treatment for chlamydia and in cases of unsuccessful azitromycin therapy,it should work in most cases. You should avoid sexual intercourse during treatment period and take lot of fluids and raspberry tea. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (30 minutes later)

Should i wait a week after treatment if symptoms still show? Maybe its taking longer to exit my system?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hi

Detailed Answer:
Well,azitromycin should work after 3 days and may stay in body for2 weeks so you should wait till 2 weeks pass and then repeat std test.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng