How long after my chlamydia medicine can I have sex?
If you're being treated for chlamydia, it's important to avoid sex until 7 days after finishing your medicine. This gives your body time to clear up the infection completely to make sure it doesn't get passed on to anyone.
How long does it take for chlamydia to be fully treated?
Chlamydia typically goes away within 1 to 2 weeks. You should avoid sex during this time to prevent transmitting the disease. Your doctor may prescribe a one-dose medication or a medication you'll take daily for about a week. If they prescribe a one-dose pill, you should wait 7 days before having sex again.
How do I know if my chlamydia is gone?
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection (like strep throat or an ear infection), which means that once you've been treated and tested negative for it (to make sure the antibiotics worked), it's gone.
How long after azithromycin is chlamydia gone?
It usually takes approximately 7 days for azithromycin to cure chlamydia. However, it can take up to 2 weeks for the infection to go away completely. Avoid having sex during treatment or until the infection has cleared. You'll want to make sure it's completely cured, or else you'll risk passing it to someone else.