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Posted by creativeguy (Member # 15046) on :

Hello,
I was treated for Babesia seven years ago with my lyme. But lately, I've been having terrible night sweats and fatigue. My doctor gave me a script for 40 days of Mepron and 40 days of Zithromax 600mg once a day. Should I be taking Zith at 600mg once a day? Shouldn't the dosage be 250mg twice a day? Can the Zith pills be cut? Does Biaxin work as well as Zith?

I just took my first dose today and ever since, I feel very, very depressed/anxious. I've been having anxiety already, but could that be a herx or just me really, being sick and tired of everything? Stress has been really doing a number on me and I can't seem to function. I really need to get things done, but I can't seem to make myself. Does that make sense? Can it be a herx?

Do the sweats get worse when treating Babs? Also, where on earth do people get Artemisinin? Are there some places/brands people can recommend?

Thanks,
Rob

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Some of the meds do cause depression. You can check them here:

www.drugdigest.com

Or it could be the Lyme and babs making you depressed...which in turn is very depressing!!!!!

I don't think Zith pills can be cut. Check the link above. They do have an extended release, I think, so it may not matter if you take it all at once.

For me, Biaxin worked better than Zith....but Zith may be better for the babesia.

Yes, the sweats are likely to get worse when you treat the babs.

You can buy artemisinin at Vitacost or other places online. Look for "Organic Pharmacy" brand.

www.vitacost.com You can do a search on the site.

I'm off to bed, but wanted to help out before I go!!!

I hope you are able to get a good night's sleep!!! [Smile]

Posted by creativeguy (Member # 15046) on :

Hi there,

I can't find that brand of artemisinin on that link. Do you have a better link or is it under a different name? I would really like to find some.
Thanks,
Rob

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

I just reread what I wrote and said AAARRRGGHH!! [bonk]

It's Allergy Research Group. What I posted was the name of another site you can buy it from.

http://www.organic-pharmacy.com/

But I think it's cheaper at Vitacost....same stuff!!

[ 30. March 2008, 02:58 PM: Message edited by: Lymetoo ]

Posted by trish4 (Member # 14156) on :

yeah I believe that USUALLY it is 250 mg twice a day

Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :

These meds definitely cause depression and anxiety as part of the herx. Sounds like you went into an immediate herx; not at all uncommon.

Posted by creativeguy (Member # 15046) on :

I checked out the link for that brand of artemesin - however, someone posted on there that it's not that pure. Are you sure that's a good product? Are there any other you recommend that are high quality?
Thanks,
Rob
PS... Also, I don't know that many people with lyme. If someone wouldn't mind talking sometime, I'd appreciate any advice people may have. I'd be happy to pay for the call. If anyone is interested in talking, please e-mail me and we can get in touch? thanks so much,
Rob