How do you get rid of chlamydia ASAP?

If you are diagnosed with chlamydia, your doctor will prescribe oral antibiotics. A single dose of azithromycin or taking doxycycline twice daily for 7 to 14 days are the most common treatments and are the same for those with or without HIV. With treatment, the infection should clear up in about a week.

What vitamin helps cure chlamydia?

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is an essential nutrient for humans. It may also be needed by Chlamydia trachomatis, an intracellular bacterium.

Can you get rid of chlamydia on your own?

It is highly unlikely for chlamydia to go away on its own. Although the symptoms may subside temporarily, the infection may persist in the body in the absence of treatment (subclinical infection). It is important to seek diagnosis and timely treatment to get rid of the infection.

What over the counter medicine gets rid of chlamydia?

No, you cannot get antibiotics for chlamydia treatment over the counter. The first line of treatment for chlamydia is a prescription antibiotic called azithromycin. Those who are allergic to azithromycin will likely be prescribed another common antibiotic called doxycycline.

Does azithromycin 1000mg cure chlamydia?

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.

Can I buy azithromycin over the counter?

Azithromycin isn’t available over the counter (OTC) in the United States. Azithromycin is a prescription drug, which means a doctor needs to prescribe it for you. OTC medications don’t require a prescription. Your pharmacist may be able to help determine the price of azithromycin.

What is the strongest antibiotic for STD?

Azithromycin in a single oral 1-g dose is now a recommended regimen for the treatment of nongonococcal urethritis. Highly effective single-dose oral therapies are now available for most common curable STDs.

Can you get rid of an STD without going to the doctor?

Contracting an STD, even an incurable one, can be manageable. Many are treatable, even curable, through antibiotics or antiviral medications, and some STDs clear up on their own. With most STDs, you may not show any signs or symptoms.

Can you smell chlamydia?

You can get chlamydia in the cervix (opening to the womb), rectum, or throat. You may not notice any symptoms. But if you do have symptoms, you might notice: • An unusual discharge, with a strong smell, from your vagina.

How can I get treated for chlamydia without going to the doctor?

No, the CDC recommended treatment for chlamydia requires a prescription, but you do not need to visit the doctor’s office in person to get a prescription.

Can amoxicillin cure chlamydia?

The CDC also suggests several alternative antibiotics that can be used to treat chlamydia, including erythromycin, levofloxacin, or ofloxacin. Amoxicillin is not on the list of antibiotics that the CDC recommends for the general treatment of chlamydia.

Why does my chlamydia keep coming back?

A 2014 study suggests that chlamydia can live in the gastrointestinal tract and reinfect the genitals, causing chlamydia symptoms to reappear after the genital infection went away.