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Can Azithromycin Be Taken On An Empty Stomach?

Hey I had clamydia for I think over a month now but I just got diagnosed now , all I ate right now is a slice of pizza but I want to take my antibiotics before bed and get it over with. It s 250 mg , 4 pills of azithromycin before I sleep . What will happen
Tue, 10 Apr 2018
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Hello,

You should not take it on an empty stomach because it leads to acidity and abdominal discomfort; this in turn leads also to mouth ulcers.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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Can Azithromycin Be Taken On An Empty Stomach?

Hello, You should not take it on an empty stomach because it leads to acidity and abdominal discomfort; this in turn leads also to mouth ulcers. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani