I'm concerned because I used Doxy (3 weeks) and it didn't do anything.
Is 300 mgs of Doryx enough?
Is there a differnce between the two?
I'm confused!
Posted by viva (Member # 8183) on :
Summer22,
I'm not sure of the dosing equivalence between Doryx and Doxy, but Doryx is time-released, so that may account for some of the difference. It is also enteric-coated, so it's much gentler on the stomach than Doxy.
My husband is on 150 mg Doryx, but he is also on other abx and supplements. It has seemed to help him, but of course, everyone is different.
The other difference is that there's no generic for Doryx, which makes it pretty pricey. There is a discount program available for a 150 mg./day dosage.
Hope others with more info will come along.
Viva
Posted by Jane2904 (Member # 15917) on :
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Posted by Remember to Smile (Member # 25481) on :
Viva's right, Doryx is a trade name for doxycyline hyclate.
Many can get Rx doxycycline hyclate tabs at NO charge from grocery store pharmacies. Yes!
Some generic doxy is manufactured as blue or green caps. Asyra PRO bioenergetic testing picked up a food allergy for blue dye when I took those generic caps.
So since then, I make sure pharmacists only give me generic doxy tablets (a deep peach color) and the bioenergetic testing hasn't found me with an allergy to that.
Summer22, it's easy to do web search on any Rx and pharmacists are a very good source of info, too.
Battling LD & co-infections is marathon, so don't expect quick fixes. Three weeks on a protocol from your LLMD is a short time!
Many here take 200 mg doxy, twice a day for months. Your dosage and length of tx are both low. BUT everyone is unique and you should address questions to your LLMD and/or pharmacist.
There are explanations for some treatment failures. Found this today: ********************************** Food and drugs that may interact with Doryx
If you take doxycycline with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is extremely important to check with your doctor before combining doxycycline with any of the following:
Antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium, and iron-containing preparations such as Maalox, Mylanta, and others Barbiturates such as phenobarbital Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) Blood-thinning medications such as Coumadin Carbamazepine (Tegretol) Oral contraceptives Penicillin (V-Cillin K, Pen-vee K, others) Phenytoin (Dilantin) Sodium bicarbonate
Posted by TerryK (Member # 8552) on :
I've been on doryx for quite awhile. 150 2x day is standard dose. It is delayed release. There are no generics for this and I doubt you can get it at no cost.
edited to add: One of my insurance companies specifically excludes doryx. My doctor's office repeatedly tried to get it for me through insurance and could not get it. I have 2 prescription policies and neither one would cover a dime. The price is $400+ per 30 pills. Hopefully your insurance will cover it.
Your M.D. may be able to get cards from the manufacturer that allow patients to get 30 pills for $25. You are only allowed to get 1 bottle every 30 days per card. Your doctor may also be able to get samples for you. Worth asking
Terry
[ 11-29-2010, 01:08 PM: Message edited by: TerryK ]
Posted by dsiebenh (Member # 5353) on :
Plenty o Herx here @ 2x150mg per day.
My doc provided a discount card that, when activated, gave me each one month supply for a total of $10 including copay. You present it to the pharmacist. My normal copay is $30.
You may want to check with the manufacturer or pharmacist as to how to obtain the card.
Posted by Remember to Smile (Member # 25481) on :
TerryK, seems your insurance excludes Doryx because it's just a brand name for generic doxycycline hyclate. Many manufacturers for generic doxy.
Just 300 mg/day IS low for treating LD. Many have taken more than 400 mg/day to fight LD.
An experienced LLMD may have several reasons for prescribing less than 400 mg/day, and a wise LD patient should understand that LLMD's reasoning for that particular patient.
A successful ILADS-trained & ILADS-active LLMD with a record of getting multiple LD patients into long-term remission can help you understand that doxyclycline hyclate can & should be taken with food to protect the stomach. Most pharmacists can tell you the same thing.
summer22, note that i'm not a healthcare professional. I suggest taking your generic doxy in the middle of meals (ex, 150 mg mid-breakfast and 150 mg mid-dinner).