[ 07-26-2010, 11:28 AM: Message edited by: BackinStOlaf ]
Posted by jenn (Member # 21687) on :
I took azithro for 10 months started 250mgs then added 500mgs with mepron. With NO problems! I did very well on this combo...I started to plateau then went back to doxy, hopefully that'll wrap it up for me! feeling great! knock on wood!!
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
What were the doses? Usually it is combined with Mepron and Artemesia for babesia, or Ceftin and Flagyl for Lyme.
Posted by BackinStOlaf (Member # 23725) on :
I am on Zith, Ceftin and pulsing flagyl.
For Lyme. I don't have symptoms of Babesia.
I don't have the bottle with me but I think I am on 500 mg a day
Posted by janet thomas (Member # 7122) on :
Omnicef/biaxin with flagyl would probably be more effective. Omnicef/ketek with flagyl even better if your dr will prescribe it.
You really should read Dr Burrascano's guidelines:
Ok 500 mg of Zithromax, what about the Ceftin? Are you on nothing else but those 2 meds?
Posted by BackinStOlaf (Member # 23725) on :
I am also pulsing flagyl 750 mg a day for 3 days every 2 weeks.
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
The combination of Zithromax and Flagyl is a good one but the doses do seem low on both of them. Is the Zithromax oral or IV? If it is oral that is low because a lot gets lost in the absorption. I did 1,200 Zithromax with 3,000 mg Ceftin per day plus the FLagyl was 750 mg 4x per day on pulse 2 weeks on 2 off.
Posted by BackinStOlaf (Member # 23725) on :
Zith is oral. I think I am on 1,000 mg Ceftin per day. Could it have to do with body weight? I am only 120 lbs. Also, I am very functional so maybe I don't need the super high doses?
I have my llmd appt this a week from today. I will discuss
Thanks for the replies
Posted by lululymemom (Member # 26405) on :
Zith and Ceftin is a good combination! Doseage definitely depends on body weight and how long you've had an active infection. I don't believe a blanket dose requirement applies to everyone. Major organs can be affected and even damaged from too high of doses.
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
That could be part of the reason yes. My doses (above listed) were for me, female, 142 pounds) so not really sure why in your case. I would increase the FLagyl too at some point, good to see you are on a good combination though.