 [ Symptoms ] i was prescribed zithromax 2 500mg the instructions were to take 2 tablets by mouth for 1 day i took them 10 hrs apart  i was diagnosed with chlamydia and was prescribed zithromax 2 500mg and the instructions were to take 2 tablets by mouth for one day i took them 10 hours apart will i be cured [ Disease ] sorry to hear you are going through this no fun assuming you are not allergic to ibuprofen advil and you are not taking any other non steroidal anti inflammatory agents naproxyn aspirin prescription pain relievers with nsaids in them you should be a ok to take some ibuprofen for the pain if you have any questions about this though feel free to ask your pharmacist first do not forget to take all of your antibiotics do not be that person who gets to the final two pills and decides it is too much of a hassle to finish the bottle do not do it take them all it is important feel better soon