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Chlamydia Treatment - Overview

Chlamydia, caused by the chlamydia trachomatis bacteria, is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause a variety of physical symptoms in addition to embarrassment. Fortunately, chlamydia is usually treatable through specific types of antibiotics. People who might need chlamydia treatment can use Push Health to connect with an online medical provider who can prescribe chlamydia treatment medication when appropriate to do so.

What Is Chlamydia?

Chlamydia is an infection that spreads through sexual interactions and can cause symptoms in the urethra, throat, cervix and rectum. While many people experience symptoms after being infected with chlamydia, some people experience no symptoms at all. Symptoms that can occur from a chlamydia infection include pain and discharge. According to the CDC, hundreds of thousands of chlamydia infections are reported every year.

Chlamydia - Treatment

Fortunately, most cases of chlamydia can be cured with simple medications that can be prescribed by most medical providers. Chlamydia medication treatments are readily available at most pharmacies after being prescribed. In addition to treatment, it is important that anyone infected with chlamydia inform sexual partners so they can also be tested and treated if necessary given how contagious chlamydia can be. Early chlamydia treatment is particularly important because a prolonged chlamydia infection can lead to long-term medical issues. People with chlamydia infections often receive gonorrhea treatment at the same time.

Chlamydia Medications

Several different types of medications are used to treat chlamydia. For mild chlamydia infections, oral antibiotics are generally used. Most courses of chlamydia medication treatment are one to two weeks long. Depending on the judgement of the prescribing medical provider, one or more of the following medications are sometimes prescribed for chlamydia treatment:

• Azithromycin
• Ciprofloxacin
• Clarithromycin
• Doxycycline
• Levofloxacin

Chlamydia Medications - Side Effects

As with all medications, side effects to chlamydia treatment can occur from the medications. Side effects are generally mild and included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness and fatigue. Prior to taking medication for chlamydia treatment, it is important to discuss side effects with a qualified medical practitioner. Following chlamydia treatment, it is important to know that it can take multiple weeks for the infection to fully resolve and that it is generally recommended to get retested within three months to confirm that the infection has resolved.

More Chlamydia Information

• CDC - Chlamydia Treatment
• Mayo Clinic - Chlamydia