I had to stop plaquenil due to problems with my liver enzymes. Currently taking Cefdinir, biaxin, doxy. i pulse flagyl once every 5 weeks (when symptoms flare. I don't know if I Should substitute something else for the plaquenil or go without? Any thoughts?
Posted by Lymeorsomething (Member # 16359) on :
How do you know the Plaq was causing your liver issues?
You could consider a steadier dose of Flagyl or Tindamax.
Plaq is usually well-tolerated (though I didn't do well on it either) so just be sure that it was the source of your issues before giving up on it.
Posted by lisamlj (Member # 24666) on :
After I stopped taking Plaquenil for a few weeks my liver enzymes returned to normal. That is why I suspect it was the plaquenil...
All this medication and supplements at times seem overwhelming. I just look forward to the day when I don't have to do this anymore.
Posted by Beachinit (Member # 21040) on :
Amantadine was also shown to improve macrolide bacterial killing. I think it would also be 100 mg 2X.day. Actually I think I prefer adding the cyst buster flagyl/tindamax to adding plaq or amantadine but that is just personal preference.
Posted by Beachinit (Member # 21040) on :
Flagyl is considered less useful if given with doxycycline but I have pulsed while taking all 3 of the following: doxy, zith and bactrim combined with exceedingly good results.
Posted by bcb1200 (Member # 25745) on :
I take amantadine with my Biaxin instead of Plaqunil / Biaxin.
A good combo. Biaxin needs to be taken with something otherwise it can get the lyme in the cells.