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Chlamydia Treatment and CareChlamydia is easily cured but can make pregnancy difficult if left untreated.What is the treatment for chlamydia?Chlamydia can be easily cured with antibiotics. HIV-positive persons with chlamydia should receive the same treatment as those who are HIV-negative. 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. It is important to take all of the medication prescribed to cure chlamydia. Medication for chlamydia should not be shared with anyone. Although medication will stop the infection, it will not repair any permanent damage done by the disease. If a person’s symptoms continue for more than a few days after receiving treatment, he or she should return to a health care provider to be reevaluated. Repeat infection with chlamydia is common. Women whose sex partners have not been appropriately treated are at high risk for re-infection. Having multiple chlamydial infections increases a woman’s risk of serious reproductive health complications, including pelvic inflammatory disease and ectopic pregnancy. Women and men with chlamydia should be retested about three months after treatment of an initial infection, regardless of whether they believe that their sex partners were successfully treated. Infants infected with chlamydia may develop ophthalmia neonatorum (conjunctivitis) and/or pneumonia. Chlamydial infection in infants can be treated with antibiotics. Treatment Guidelines and Updates
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 This content has been written and checked for quality and accuracy by Mohamed Imran Lakhi Content Administrator Updated on: 01/11/2021 Next review: 01/05/2022 What is Azithromycin?Azithromycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat a range of bacterial infections including pneumonia, Lyme disease and chlamydia. It is available in 500mg tablets, which are easy to take. If you are unsure whether Azithromycin is suitable for you, you can speak to one of our doctors. To begin your order of chlamydia treatment online, click the green button above and complete our short online medical form. One of our online doctors will review your medical form to ensure it is safe for you. How do I know if I have chlamydia?In most cases, chlamydia does not cause any noticeable symptoms. When an infection does not cause symptoms, it is described as asymptomatic. Some people may experience unpleasant symptoms such as:
If you notice symptoms of chlamydia or suspect that you have been at risk of contracting chlamydia, you should get tested as soon as possible and seek treatment. Left untreated, chlamydia can lead to serious complications, including pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility. Luckily, testing for chlamydia requires a straightforward swab or urine test. You can get tested for chlamydia (as well as other STIs) for free from NHS genitourinary clinics (GUM clinics). If you can't get to a testing centre, you can order a chlamydia test. Simple provide the sample as requested, post it to the laboratory (using the included pre-paid envelope) and receive your results via email. While a test can confirm whether you have an infection of chlamydia, it cannot tell you when you were infected or who you got it from. Though, you should inform previous partners of a positive test result so that they can get tested too. Following a test, a doctor can provide the most suitable course of treatment for you. Your partner may also need to be tested. If their test comes back positive, they too will need to seek treatment. How does Azithromycin work?Azithromycin inhibits the growth of the bacteria which causes the infection. In the case of chlamydia, the bacteria is called chlamydia trachomatis. In order for these bacteria to grow, it needs to create a protein. Azithromycin stops this protein from being made so that the bacteria can no longer multiply. Once the bacteria can no longer thrive, the immune system attacks the remaining bacteria and kills off the infection. How long does Azithromycin take to clear chlamydia?It usually takes 7 days (1 week) to clear chlamydia with azithromycin. However, you do not need to take azithromycin for the whole week - you only need to take 2 tablets as a single dose. While treating chlamydia, you should refrain from sexual intercourse for a week to prevent you from infecting your partner. You may wish to take an STI test to confirm the infection has disappeared following treatment. How to take AzithromycinFor the treatment of chlamydia, you need to take 1000mg (two 500mg pills) of Azithromycin as one dose. The tablets should be taken 1 hour or more before food, or 2 hours or more after food. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the tablets. If you have difficulty swallowing tablets, ask our online doctor for advice. You do not need to take any more medication following this dosage. You should always complete the prescribed course of antibiotics, even if you start to feel better before the course is complete. Stopping treatment early could cause the infection to return or affect how well you respond to antibiotics in the future. Side effects and cautionsAll medicines carry the risk of side effects. It's important to understand the risks associated with the medication you are taking. Some common side effects of Azithromycin include:
Common side effects affect more than 1 in 100 people. If you experience common side effects for a prolonged period, speak to your doctor. The following side effects of azithromycin are uncommon or rare:
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Further information regarding the safety of azithromycin, including a comprehensive list of associated side effects, can be found listed in the patient information leaflet supplied with your medicine. If you experience any side effects, regardless of whether they are listed above or in the patient information leaflet, inform your doctor as soon as you can for advice. What should I do if I experience an allergic reaction to Azithromycin?If you believe you are experiencing an allergic reaction caused by taking azithromycin, stop taking the medicine and go straight to your nearest accident and emergency department. Remember to take the packaging and any remaining tablets with you, so that doctors treating you know exactly what you have taken. Do not take azithromycin if you are allergic to azithromycin. Speak to your doctor if you are unsure. Signs of an allergic reaction include:
Who should not take Azithromycin?Azithromycin may not be suitable for you if you are pregnant. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist for further advice. Inform our doctors of any medicine you are taking, as some medications may interact with azithromycin and cause adverse reactions. Such medicines may include:
Will Azithromycin affect my ability to drive or operate machinery?There is a risk that you may experience dizziness while taking Azithromycin. If you experience this, avoid driving, riding a bike or operating machinery until you feel it is safe for you to do so. Other safety informationIf you have any questions about azithromycin or your condition, you can speak to one of our online doctors by sending a message via your online Prescription Doctor account. Do not take azithromycin past the expiry date printed on the packaging. The date refers to the last day of the specified month. Never throw away medicine via household or water waste. Take any unwanted or expired medicine to your local pharmacy and ask them to dispose of them safely on your behalf. Always store azithromycin out of sight and reach from children and pets. Never share your medicine with anybody else, even if they are experiencing the same symptoms or have been diagnosed with the same condition as you. Table of contents What is Azithromycin? How does Azithromycin work? How to take Azithromycin? Side effects and cautions Additional resources What antibiotics treat chlamydia? How long does it take to get rid of chlamydia? How do you know if chlamydia is gone after treatment?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.
Does azithromycin cure chlamydia completely?Cure rates of 97% were reported in an analysis of 12 randomized clinical trials that investigated the use of azithromycin 1 gram for the treatment of chlamydia. That means for every 100 people with chlamydia who take azithromycin, 97 will be cured and 3 will not be cured.
Does azithromycin 1000mg cure chlamydia?You need to take all four of the pills to cure the infection. Often, azithromycin pills contain 250 mg of the medicine (4 pills = 1000 mg total).
Can you get rid of chlamydia in 2 weeks?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.
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