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Topic: What supplements can't I take with Mepron/Malarone?

bcb1200
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
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I know in "The Lyme Disease Solution" Dr. S states you shouldn't take ALA or Vit E with Mepron as they are Antioxidants and work against the pr0-oxidant effects of Mepron.

Are there any other supplements you can't take with Mepron or Malarone? Milk Thistle? NAC?

I want to support my liver as much as possible if I go on these drugs. Thanks.

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baileypup
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You can't take milk thistle with Mepron. My llmd recommended I replace it with burdock.

However, she said I could take ALA and vitamin D3, and have done so my entire treatment, and I am close to being completely better. Those are two supplements that have made a huge difference in my recovery.

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lymeboy
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no antioxidants? does this mean no green tea?

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nefferdun
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All the LLMD's agree not to take Co Q10 with Mepron. Dr. S is the only one I know of that says not to take ALA which is too bad because it is a great anti-oxidant/detoxer of the liver.

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racer
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Gee - our LLMD did not tell me to stop taking Milk Thistle while on Mepron. Hmmm.

Can someone please explain why this is so - or point me somewhere to read about it?

Getting nervous now.
racer

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Me - Igenex: IgM: 41IND, IgG: 39IND, 41+ but Plasmid PCR Positive
Kiddo - after 1 year IV - positive Lyme culture (before IV: IgM:31,34,41,83-93 IND; IgG: 41+++, 66+)

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lymeboy
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I pulse Mepron

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Geet3721
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I take ala and milk thistle with mepron my llmd told me take both so id like to know why both are bad as well

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Jamers
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I take Milk thistle also. Mepron is said to be hard on the liver. My LLMD told me to keep taking the milk thistle.

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Pos. Babesia Duncani March 2011, Igx.
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