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STDs (Expert Forum)
Syphilis medication
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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.
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Sep 12, 2007 10:17AM
, Sep 12, 2007 10:17AM
The usual trade name is Augmentin. It is not recommended for syphilis, and there are no data to know one way or the other whether it would be effective. If taken in large enough doses for a long enough period of time, it probably would work, but nobody knows for sure. Don't take chances. If you think you have syphilis or were exposed, get a provider's advice about proper treatment (a penicillin shot).
HHH, MD
HHH, MD
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