Gonorrhea Treatment: Recovery Time & Antibiotics

Gonorrhea is typically treated and cured within a week. Treatment usually involves a single dose of antibiotics, either ceftriaxone or azithromycin. The recommended treatment for uncomplicated gonorrhea is a single dose of 250 mg of ceftriaxone given intramuscularly. If ceftriaxone is not available or if the patient is allergic to cephalosporins, azithromycin 1 g orally in a single dose can be used as an alternative.

It's important to take all of the medication prescribed by your doctor and to avoid sexual contact until you and your partner(s) have been successfully treated. If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they return, it's important to see your doctor again to make sure the infection has been completely eradicated.