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Which antibiotic is most effective ...Levaquin 500mg or Doxy?

If exposed to chlamydia, gonnorhea, or syphilis....which meds are most effective....Doxy 100mg/7days or Levaquin 500mg?

Any thougts or experience?

Thanks
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My symtoms now are frequent urination,some burning when I urinate,dont have can my primary care prescribe for me,or better to go to local free clinic,please advise
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I know I shouldve protected myself,and my partner at the time,but im scared and embarrassed that she gave me something,there were no symptoms prior to intercourse,and,i was recently tested before we had sex,what do I do now please advise
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Well, those would work on chlamydia only.  They won't work on anything else.

If you think you have an std, get tested.  No reason to self treat.  If you take meds yourself, and they don't clear up symptoms, you screw up the testing time line, and it creates future resistance to the medication.

Aj
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