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Posted by jmain3 (Member # 14110) on :

Hey all- I am trying to go to a different

bartonella treatment plan of doxy/rifamprin M-F,

azith/rifamprin on Sat and Sun but I just cannot

stop vomiting the doxycycline. I have tried

eating before it, taking the doxy on an empty

stomach, taking phenegan before the pill, and

when that failed an even more expensive nausea

pill zofran (works like magic with my chronic

nausea almost all the rest of the time) but,

alas this failed too. Has anyone else had such

bad luck with doxycycline? In 2006, when I was

just treated for Rocky Mtn Spotted Fever I was

given an IV of doxy for nine days in ICU. My

terrible infectious disease doctor never tested

me for any coinfections at the time and didn't

give me any antibiotics to take home with me.

Since then I have tested three times positive

for lyme. Could I be having such a strong

reaction because of my short time period being

on this medication? I am just at a giant loss

and am only getting my rifamprin down and so

worried because my night brain fogginess,

vertigo, red face flushes and headaches are back

since stopping the azithromycin seven days a

week with the rifamprin. I have cried for the

last three nights. [Frown]

Thanks guys.. and have

a WONDERFUL EASTER! Love to all. [group hug]

Posted by Meg (Member # 22) on :

I took the regular Doxy and it only bothered me if I

did not eat first.

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Momfromtexas:
Try Doryx. It is a time release doxycycline. It is more expensive, but worth it.

Many people on Lymenet say it solves the naseau problem. I have experience with it and it did not cause any problems.

I agree!!!

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

My son's LLMD prescribed Doryx (a gentler form of Doxycycline) to take with Rifampin to treat his Bart. It is easier on the stomach.

Hope this helps.

Posted by JENNJENN (Member # 11952) on :

MAYBE YOU SHOULD GET A PICC AND DO DOXY THROUGH IV THERAPY?????? I GOT THE PICC AND DID ROCEPHIN AFTER BEING ON DOXY FOR 7 MONTHS!!!! I WOULD MUCH RATHER DO THE PICC THEN TO HAVE TO TAKE ALL THOSE MEDS!!!! ASK YOUR DOCTOR

Posted by Stacyb (Member # 13084) on :

Hi,

I agree get the Doryx it is so much easier on the gut.
I would still recc. taking it with food though at the end of a meal.
Even Doryx insert states to not lie down for at least an hour after taking it. So if you are tired do not lie completely flat down as it can cause Gi issues or reflux and esophogus burning or irratation.
Also do not take it with in 2 hrs of any dairy products as it states on the insert.

I had horrible GI symptoms and Doryx did not affect my gut.
So I say a switch to it even if it is more expensive.

Good luck and sent a PM too.

Posted by treepatrol (Member # 4117) on :

I drank 2 glasses water on enty stomach and stayed standing for 1 hr

Posted by Curiouser (Member # 14128) on :

I'm currently on Doryx.

Found taking it in the middle of a substantial meal helps to avoid stomach problems, although I still have nausea from time to time.

Then again, my stomach is realllllly sensitive, so you might not have any problems with the Doryx at all.

Posted by djf2005 (Member # 11449) on :

doryx as everyone said will be gentler on your stomach. eat first. good luck. i was on iv doxy which was very easy to tolerate and the picc line is really no big deal. i actually kind of miss mine...

best of health to you, ill pray for you

derek

Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :

I took Doxy after I started eating but towards the beginning of the meal. I too Prilosec once per day. It helped.

But, if in the end you can't tolerate it, why not go back to zith every day? Or try minocycline?

Posted by lymesucks252 (Member # 15037) on :

quote:
Originally posted by jmain3:
Hey all- I am trying to go to a different

bartonella treatment plan of doxy/rifamprin M-F,

azith/rifamprin on Sat and Sun but I just cannot

stop vomiting the doxycycline. I have tried

eating before it, taking the doxy on an empty

stomach, taking phenegan before the pill, and

when that failed an even more expensive nausea

pill zofran (works like magic with my chronic

nausea almost all the rest of the time) but,

alas this failed too. Has anyone else had such

bad luck with doxycycline? In 2006, when I was

just treated for Rocky Mtn Spotted Fever I was

given an IV of doxy for nine days in ICU. My

terrible infectious disease doctor never tested

me for any coinfections at the time and didn't

give me any antibiotics to take home with me.

Since then I have tested three times positive

for lyme. Could I be having such a strong

reaction because of my short time period being

on this medication? I am just at a giant loss

and am only getting my rifamprin down and so

worried because my night brain fogginess,

vertigo, red face flushes and headaches are back

since stopping the azithromycin seven days a

week with the rifamprin. I have cried for the

last three nights. Thanks guys.. and have

a WONDERFUL EASTER! Love to all.

Posted by lymesucks252 (Member # 15037) on :

sorry computer is going crazy on me

Posted by aiden424 (Member # 7633) on :

I had a terrible time getting on Doxy. I also got really sick to my stomach on it. I now take Zantac twice a day, but not more then 2-3 hours of the Doxy, and my stomach is fine.

I think my stomach got better also after just being on it awhile.

Kathy

Posted by Monica922 (Member # 13496) on :

I started doxy last Friday and already had the acid issues. I was switched to Doryx today and also taking Protonix in the morning. I hope this helps me too. How long before they can higher the dose past 200 a day?