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If I'm allergic to penicillin what other medications could I take to cure syphilis?
http://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment/drugnotices/doxycyclineshortage.htm
Penicillin is the most commonly used antibiotic to treat syphilis. Doxycycline and Tetracycline could also be used to fight syphilis. Depending on how advanced syphilis is these medication could be taken a couple of times a day to four times a day. Medication could be taken from 14 to 28 days. A doctor should offer a follow up appointment. An individual should get retested for syphilis after the medication treatment.