never heard of this before -- what does it do?
Posted by willbeatlyme (Member # 4696) on :
drug that is used to treat infections such as babesiosis or malaria
Posted by ma (Member # 10055) on :
I was just about to post this same question.
Is it an antibiotic?
And how does it work? I read that it forces the Lyme out of your tissues.
~Ma
Posted by AliG (Member # 9734) on :
It's an antiprotozoal agent. Babesia is a protozoa.
It's also used to treat and prevent Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP), which can be a deadly complication for people with AIDS.
I found out from the pharmacist that it is best absorbed if taken with 24 grams of fat. The blood concentration level is about half when taken without.
I never realized how little fat I actually consume. It's really pretty hard to do, if you avoid the hydrogenated stuff.