Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Tested Positive For Chlamydia, Prescribed Azithromycin. Symptoms Disappeared But Came Again. On Doxycycline Hyclate. Suggest?
Question: I tested positive for chlamydia and was prescribed azithromycin. The symptoms disappeared for about a day and came back just as bad. I am now on day two of doxycycline hyclate. How soon should the symptoms start to lessen? And what happens if this doesn't work either? I haven't had sex at all since I was first diagnosed
Brief Answer:
takes 3 to 4 days
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Azithromycin 1 g as a single dose or doxycycline 100mg twice daily for 7 days are the first line treatment recommendations for chlamydia.
The response to your present regimen should be within 3 to 4 days,but the course must still be completed even when the symptoms improve.
Studies have shown both of these to be very effective in treating this infection. Azithromycin had a cure rate of 97 % and doxycycline of 98%.
Sexual activity can be resumed after doxycycline is completed if there is improvement of symptoms.
If this medication is not effective for you the other options are one of the following antibiotics : erythromycin, levofloxacin or ofloxacin.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any additional questions
takes 3 to 4 days
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Azithromycin 1 g as a single dose or doxycycline 100mg twice daily for 7 days are the first line treatment recommendations for chlamydia.
The response to your present regimen should be within 3 to 4 days,but the course must still be completed even when the symptoms improve.
Studies have shown both of these to be very effective in treating this infection. Azithromycin had a cure rate of 97 % and doxycycline of 98%.
Sexual activity can be resumed after doxycycline is completed if there is improvement of symptoms.
If this medication is not effective for you the other options are one of the following antibiotics : erythromycin, levofloxacin or ofloxacin.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any additional questions
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
