URGENT HEALTH MATTER – PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
CHLAMYDIA TREATMENT INFORMATION SHEET
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR HEALTH
Your sex partner has been treated for Chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that you can
get from having oral, vaginal or anal sex with a person who has a Chlamydia infection.
Chlamydia infection is easily treated with the medicine azithromycin (also known as Zithromax)..
Your sex partner has given you azithromycin (pills) medicine or a prescription for azithromycin.
This medicine or prescription was given to your sex partner by a doctor or other medical provider to
treat YOU.
It is very important for you to see your own doctor or medical provider as soon as possible. If you
cannot be seen in the next several days, you should take the pill(s) that were given to you, or have
the prescription that was given to you filled at your local pharmacy.
It is very important to see a doctor or medical provider as soon as possible to get examined and
tested for chlamydia and other STDs. People can have more than one STD at the same time. This
medicine will not cure other STDs. Having STDs can increase your risk of getting human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). You may also want to get a test for HIV.
SYMPTOMS OF CHLAMYDIA
ALL – Most people DO NOT experience or notice any signs or symptoms at all.
MEN – may notice a discharge (drip) from the penis, pain or discomfort while urinating or pain or
swelling in their testicles
WOMEN – may notice an unusual vaginal discharge, or pain or burning when urinating, pain
during sex, bleeding between periods or after sex, lower belly pain or cramps.
BEFORE TAKING THE MEDICINE, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
DO NOT TAKE Azithromycin take it if any of the following are true:
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You are female and have lower belly pain, pain during sex, vomiting or fever.
You are male and have pain or swelling in the testicles or fever.
You have had an allergic reaction after taking Azithromycin. If you do have allergies to
antibiotics, you should be seen by your medical provider before taking this medicine.
You have a serious long-term illness, such as kidney, heart or liver disease.
If you are currently taking another prescription medication, including medicine
for diabetes, consult your pharmacist before taking the medication
WARNINGS
You can get very sick if you don’t get treated. Without treatment, chlamydia can cause severe
damage to sex organs for both females and males. Women can become infertile (unable to have
children) if they don’t get treated.
DIRECTIONS FOR TAKING AZITHROMYCIN
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DO take all the pills given to you at the same time by mouth. You need to take all of the
medicine you were given to be cured.
DO NOT take antacids (such as Tums, Rolaids, or Maalox) for one hour before or two hours
after taking the azithromycin pills.
DO NOT give this medicine to others. It is intended for sex partners of persons who have
If you are pregnant, it is safe to take the azithromycin. Be sure to see your doctor for a full
check-up. Tell the doctor you may be pregnant, that you have been exposed to chlamydia
and that you have taken this medicine.
ALLERGIC REACTION AND SIDE EFFECTS OF AZYTHROMYCIN
Allergic Reactions:
These reactions are very rare but may include:
• Problems breathing and/or tightness in the
chest
• Closing of the throat
• Swelling of lips or tongue
• Hives (itchy bumps on skin)
If you experience any of these allergic
reactions call 911 or go to the nearest
emergency room immediately!
Side Effects:
Most people have no side effects, but some may
have:
• A slightly upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Vaginal yeast infection
These side effects are usually not serious.
NEXT STEPS
DO NOT have sex for the next 7 days after taking the medicine. It takes 7 days for the medicine to
work in your body and cure the Chlamydia infection.
People who get chlamydia once can get it again. It is a good idea to get tested for all STDs 3 months
from now to be sure you did not get another STD.
OneWorld Community Health Centers provides low cost, high quality care for the entire family. If
you do not have a regular medical provider, we would be happy to see you. Please call one of the
numbers below to make an appointment at one of our convenient locations.
Livestock Exchange Campus – 4920 S. 30th St Omaha NE – 402-734-4110
Cass Family Medicine - 122 S 6th St Plattsmouth, NE – 402- 296-2345
OneWorld NorthWest Omaha - 4229 N 90th St. Omaha, NE – 402-401-6000
OneWorld West - 4101 S 120th St. Omaha, NE- 402-505-3907