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STDs (Expert Forum)
Levaquin for Chlamydia/Gonorrhea
Answered by
University of Washington
Seattle - WA
Welcome to the STD Forum, which is intended only for questions and support pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases other than HIV/AIDS, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, human papillomavirus, genital warts, trichomonas, other vaginal infections, nongonoccal urethritis (NGU), cervicitis, molluscum contagiosum, chancroid, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). All questions will be answered by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D. or Edward W Hook, MD.
Levaquin for Chlamydia/Gonorrhea
by DR79, Nov 10, 2005 12:00AM
Hi Doc...the other day I received unprotected oral from a woman (I'm a man) - no ejaculation. The entire encounter lasted maybe 2 minutes.
Is the chance of me contracting chlamydia non-existant? How about the probability of contracting gonorrhea?
I have a 6 day, 500mg dose of Levaquin left over from a previous ailment (non-STD related). If I was to have gotten one of these buggers, would that course be enough to get rid of it? Thank you.
Is the chance of me contracting chlamydia non-existant? How about the probability of contracting gonorrhea?
I have a 6 day, 500mg dose of Levaquin left over from a previous ailment (non-STD related). If I was to have gotten one of these buggers, would that course be enough to get rid of it? Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Nov 10, 2005 12:00AM
, Nov 10, 2005 12:00AM
Chlamydia rarely infects the mouth and throat and there has never been a proved case of chlamydia that was acquired by fellatio. The risk of gonorrhea is higher, but still uncommon compared to vaginal sex. I don't recommend self-treatment with leftover antibiotic. But levofloxacin (Levaquin) is active against both gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
Good luck-- HHH, MD
Member Comments (3)
by Imdumb, Nov 10, 2005 12:00AM
The doc has said there is no documented evidence that you can get chlamydia from receiving oral. There is a small, very small chance of gonnorrea. But if you had gonnorrea, you would have symptoms within a few days of exposure. Why not hang on and see if you have it (again, slim chance) and if you get a drip, then you will have a better idea of what to do. You should never take left over antibiotics. If you get symptoms go to a doc. If not, then forget about it.
by DR79, Nov 10, 2005 12:00AM
To: HHH
Is a 6 day treatment cycle enough to be considered effective?
by helpmeplase1981, Apr 06, 2009 05:41PM
A related discussion, levaquin was started.
