Treatment FAQ

what are the side effects of chlamydia treatment

by Kaylie Smitham Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Some people experience side effects during treatment, but these are usually mild. The most common side effects include stomach ache, diarrhoea, feeling sick, and thrush in women.

How do you know if chlamydia is gone after treatment?

If you take the treatment according to the instructions, you won't usually need a test to check the chlamydia has gone. If you're aged under 25, you should be offered a repeat test 3 months after finishing the treatment. This is because you're at a higher risk of getting chlamydia again.

How long does it take for chlamydia to go away after treatment?

How long does chlamydia last? With treatment, chlamydia should go away within a week or two. It's important to take all antibiotics to fight the infection. Don't have sex during treatment, or you could get reinfected.

Can chlamydia get worse after treatment?

Call your doctor if: You have severe abdominal pain. Your signs or symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse during treatment.

What happens after you take azithromycin for chlamydia?

It takes approximately one week (seven days) for azithromycin to cure chlamydia. Do not have sex for seven days after taking your single dose of azithromycin, or you may infect your sexual partner with chlamydia.

How long does chlamydia stay in the body?

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.

What should I avoid after chlamydia treatment?

Persons with chlamydia should abstain from sexual activity for 7 days after single dose antibiotics or until completion of a 7-day course of antibiotics, to prevent spreading the infection to partners.

Can chlamydia come back by itself?

Yes, you can contract chlamydia more than once, although it's rare for it to reoccur or persist after correct treatment.

How do you know if azithromycin is working for chlamydia?

Azithromycin works to treat genital chlamydia in both men and women by stopping the bacteria from multiplying. Studies suggest that a one-gram dosage has 97% efficacy. That means that for every 100 people who take azithromycin to treat chlamydia, 97 will be cured and three will not be cured.

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