Treatment FAQ

how long is the chlamydia treatment

by Ms. Princess Upton III Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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It takes 7 days for the medicine to work in your body and cure Chlamydia infection. If you have sex without a condom during the 7 days after taking the medicine, you could still pass the infection to your sex partners, even if you have no symptoms.

Medication

If you take the treatment according to instructions, its over 95% effective at treating chlamydia. Youll be given a course of antibiotics for 3 or 7 days or sometimes up to two weeks. If theres a high chance you have chlamydia, treatment may be started before the results of the test are back.

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Azithromycin Vs Doxycycline For Chlamydia. Azithromycin and doxycycline are the most commonly prescribed drugs to treat chlamydia. While azithromycin is prescribed in a single, one-gram dose taken orally, doxycycline is typically prescribed in a 100-milligram dose taken orally twice a day for seven days.

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How long does it take for chlamydia to go away?

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 you know if chlamydia is gone after treatment?

When will the signs and symptoms go away?Discharge or pain when you urinate should improve within a week.Bleeding between periods or heavier periods should improve by your next period.Pelvic pain and pain in the testicles should start to improve quickly but may take up to two weeks to go away.Jun 24, 2021

Does chlamydia have a smell?

Chlamydia doesn't always have a smell. But one of the symptoms of chlamydia is an unusual vaginal discharge that has an unpleasant odor.Nov 1, 2021

Can chlamydia come back by itself?

For those who have been treated for chlamydia, it's probably not time to freak out just yet. Reemergence is rare, and when chlamydia does come back, it's still treatable. But if they do wind up with a repeat case, it might not be time to blame your partner for cheating just yet.Feb 10, 2014

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