It is important to tell them apart. Certain medications can kill gonorrhea but don't work for chlamydia. Other sexually transmitted infections may hide the symptoms of chlamydia. Chlamydia is easy to treat. Both partners must be treated at the same time.
Antibiotics kill chlamydia bacteria.
Doxycycline or azithromycin are the preferred treatments. Azithromycin is taken in one dose. Although doxycycline costs less, it must be taken for seven days. Ofloxacin, erythromycin, and erythromycin ethylsuccinate are also prescribed to cure chlamydia. Erythromycin is often prescribed for pregnant women and other people who cannot take tetracycline.