LymeNet Flash: GI problems on Biaxin and Doxy

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Posted by nu2lyme (Member # 14849) on :

I have taken only two doses of the Biaxin/Doxy combo and I have had really bad GI symptoms... [puke]

The first day that I took the two together, it was two to three hours of severe stomach pain and nausea. [toilet]

I have had reflux and heartburn bad as well.

This morning I was up at 3am with heartburn so bad and I can taste a little blood when I cough.

Called the NP that Rx the med, she said to take one pill in the am and one in the pm for a few weeks, take probiotics and garlic.

I have taken Zantac and Tums and am about to take one of my husbands protonix, I sure don't want my esophagus to get completely irritated.

If anyone has any suggestions, let me know! [confused]

I can't tell if it's working because I am not taking it as prescribed but I am doing the best I can do...

Posted by Vermont_Lymie (Member # 9780) on :

Are you taking it with food?

I had to take doxy after a full meal. I took 200mg in the morning, after a good size breakfast, and 200mg at night right after dinner.
Without food, I had bad GI pain and nausea, but with food, no problems.

And I know that it was working, and being absorbed, even taking it with food; the effect was great.

Posted by cantgiveupyet (Member # 8165) on :

the doxy capsules were easier for me to tolerate.

Also, ive read on here that some do better with the time released version, i think its called doryx(spelling?)