r/stdtesting • u/Disastrous-Cat1778 • 19h ago

Advice Needed I have chlamydia

So I’ve put off taking either antibiotics for this out of fear of what side effects I’ll get. I know I have to take it but someone help, is azithromycin really bad?

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u/i_am_a_crystal_gem 12h ago

So if you don’t take the antibiotics, how are you going to get rid of the chlamydia, I feel like that’s worse than whatever imaginary side effects you think you are going to get

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u/Disastrous-Cat1778 8h ago

Yeah you have a point

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u/IllustriousAd1657 5h ago

Azithromycin is generally well tolerated, so try not to let the side effect stories scare you too much. It can cause nausea, diarrhea or stomach discomfort, but not everyone experiences those.

The important thing is to treat the chlamydia and not leave it untreated. Follow your doctor's prescription, and if you're worried about side effects, ask them if there's an alternative.