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Is Cipro The Right Medicine For Gonorrhea?
Question: I met a gal that I should not have and after my research believe I have ghonorrea. A white pus comes from the end of my penis with a tingling sensation. I have cipro 500mg and started taking it Wednesday. It appears to be subsiding but I wonder if it will work and if so will the standard 10 days at 2 pills per day work?
Brief Answer:
Normally for 7days!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this infection that you have reported. Ciprofloxacine is usually given as 2tablets per day for 7days to treat gonorrhea. However, gonorrhea is always treated alongside chlamydia because the two infection are often transmitted together. For this reason, I will recommend that you see a doctor to receive more antibiotics to cover for chlamydia as well.
Please, always use protection during intercourse. It saves lives.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Normally for 7days!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this infection that you have reported. Ciprofloxacine is usually given as 2tablets per day for 7days to treat gonorrhea. However, gonorrhea is always treated alongside chlamydia because the two infection are often transmitted together. For this reason, I will recommend that you see a doctor to receive more antibiotics to cover for chlamydia as well.
Please, always use protection during intercourse. It saves lives.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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