1g azithromycin for gonorrhea

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Avatar n tn This study concluded that azithromycin 1g single dose was quite effective in curing gonorrhea. "This paper describes the efficacy of azithromycin 1g single dose in the management of uncomplicated gonorrhoea either with or without chlamydial co-infection. Three hundred and one patients were treated for gonorrhoea between January 2000 and June 2001; 226/301 (75.1%) were treated with azithromycin 1g stat dose while the rest were treated with different regimens. Ninety-seven of 301 (32.
Avatar f tn so my boyfriend and i have been diagnosed with oral gonorrhea, and are for various reasons unable to take the intra-muscular shot, and so we have been recommended to take 800mg cefixime + 1g azithromycin (standard alternative in Canada) PLUS an additional 1g azithromycin because 2g azithromycin is relatively effective against oral gonorrhea. has anyone heard of this alternative oral treatment for oral gonorrhea? is it likely to be effective?
Avatar n tn Would it be unadvisable for me to start the course with a 1g of Azithromycin and then finish the course as normal to be on the safe side?
Avatar m tn Hi grace , no still having issues , have had multiple tests and screenings both at the gu department and doctors , doctor has now prescribed me 1g Azithromycin 400mg cefixime and also a 7 day course of doxcy in a bid to try and kill any bacteria that is still causing me pain and discharge , 8 months now with this problem is starting to wear me down !
Avatar f tn I am goingt o wait on his results to know rule it out for sure. I have already taken then 1g Azithromycin for chlamydia, I was hoping not to have to take it again as I was rather ill from it.
Avatar n tn t need any more treatment. As you already know, that dose would cure chlamydia if you had been infected. As for gonorrhea, you really don't need additional treatment at all. First, gonorrhea of the penis almost always causes obvious symptoms, i.e. pus dripping from the penis -- and the symptoms always begin within 2-5 days. So having no symptoms, you can be very sure you were not infected. Second, although 2.0 g is recommended if azithromycin is used for treatment, the 1.
Avatar m tn Hi all I have been diagnosed with chlamydia in my urine (2 weeks ago) and in my anus (last week). 2 weeks ago, I was given one dose of 1g azithromycin that helped (pain when urinating gone). Last week, since they also found chlamydia in my anus, I was again prescribed doxycycline (2x100g) for 7 days. However, the clinic made a mistake and only gave me 12 (instead of 14) 100g tablets that make my treatment will only lasts 6 days.
Avatar m tn I received the single dose of 250mg of intramuscular ceftriaxone AND 1g of oral azithromycin and felt relief immediately and no symptoms upon waking the next day, However as day progressed the symptoms became worse and worse. Is it normal to feel better and then have relapse which will improve relative to symptoms over time?
Avatar n tn I went to a urologist and was given an immediate shot for gonorrhea and 1g (2x 500mg) azithromycin initially, with an additional 500mg to be continued each day for 3 days. Given my activity and symptoms it was pretty obvious what it was. The only thing lacking was a discharge. After day 3, the painful urination did not subside at all. I found this very strange since last time I got the gonorrhea shot the painful urination stopped the exact same day.
Avatar m tn Just to clarify, 2 g azithromycin isn't quite "protocol" for gonorrhea treatment at least not in the US. It is sometimes used for gonorrhea, but never as the drug of choice. It is somewhat less effective than the recommended regimens, like cefixime or ceftriaxone. However, it does have the advantage of also being active against chlamydia.
Avatar m tn After being treated with an injection of ceftriaxone and 1g azithromycin orally for gonorrhea, is there a chance I could still get urethritis after the gonorrhea has cleared up? I've been experiencing some lower back pains which went away, and that burning sensation after urinating (not during) which now has almost subsided. I had to ask here as its hard to reach a decent clinic/hospital at where I live.
Avatar f tn I went to get checked and the doctor prescribed 1g of azithromycin. That dosage should be enough for chlamydia, but after research, it seems like i might have gonorrhea since it was only oral. Chlamydia seems rare to be transmitted through oral. I also saw on this site that another user was prescribed cipro 500mg and 1g azithromycin. Dr. Hhhhhh said that should be sufficient. I had extra cipro I my house, so i took 500mg along with the azithromycin.
Avatar m tn I had unprotected sexual intercourse and began started to feel a small amount of irratation in the tip of my penis. Panacing i took 1g of Zpack orally then got tested two days later I took another 1g pack. the results came back negetive. Still having the same feeling I took 500mg of Levaquin. Then I read that it was no longer recommended for GC so i took a 250mg shot of Ceftriaxone. Is this enough to kill Chlamydia and Gonorrhea?
Avatar f tn Just for information Zpack seems to becoming less effective at treating chlamydia especially in the rectal area so some countries have changed the prescription method for zpack (most use doxycycline now but for ones with zpak) 1g as single dose on day one followed by one 500mg for the following two days. Also I wouldn’t rellly on Zpack for gonnorhea its become someone resistant and not many professionals reccomend it, for the ones that do 2g as a single dose is most likely to work.
Avatar m tn I had gonorrhea (most of of the symptoms like discharge, mild flu symptoms itch and burning sensation) and took 1g for azithromycin and 400mg of cefixime and a week later the symptoms went away, what are the chances that I'm cured? And would that treatment work if I had chlamydia. Thanks guys.
Avatar n tn I was told by the Costa Rican Pharmacy that the 1g of Azithromycin will also clear up gonorrhea... but later read that I need atleast 2g for that! Also, I forgot to mention that the 9 girls were all prostitutes... but I think that was understood. From what I understand, when a condom breaks... its very obvious! I didn't see any visible tears in any of the condoms, and each of the condoms were latex (lubed and non-lubed Trojans). I'm hoping that all is ok.
Avatar m tn Suspecting it as gonorrhea (thru reading the net), I self medicated with doxycycline 100mg taken twice for 7 days. The discharge was gone after 4 days (continued the medication till the 7th day). I never had sex with anybody during these period. Aug. 31, 2012 I had protected sex with my girlfriend and after 6 days, discharge from my organ showed up again. So I finally decided to go to a doctor to have it checked.
Avatar f tn I was watching for the typical discharge and burning urination of Gonorrhea and NGU, but those never developed. I just returned to the U.S. and I'm awaiting my STD test results now. I don't know if the sensation I feel is actually a micro-injury from rough oral sex or what the REAL odds are of catching something through oral. I showered right after the encounter. The condom intercourse was the final act, of which I ejaculated, hopefully flushing out any bacteria from the oral.