nefferdun
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I just developed an allergy to zithro. I am covered with hives. I read this means I can't take any macrolide.
What else can I take with Malarone? Is is important to take something with it, like it is with Mepron to prevent resistance?
I can't do doxy because of the summer sun.
Thanks
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Most LLMD's think malarone should be combined with artemisinin.
Other possibilities would be lariam, bactrim DS, clindamycin or flagyl.
Bea Seibert
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nefferdun
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Thanks Bea. I do take artesunate with it when I am not taking rounds of Coartem, which contains arthemeter, another derivitive of artemesia.
I took Bactrim DS for about a year and the effect on babs wore off. Does nothing for me now but gives me insomnia.
I am finding information that you can take clindamycin when you are allergic to azithromycin. I will ask the doctor. Thanks
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Malarone doesn't need a macrolide like Mepron does because it's already two drugs. I did take it with Lariam myself. Also with many other meds.
I would personally take artemisia, and did all through babesia treatment.
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Thanks for the other suggestion Starfall. I worry about clindamycin causing bad GI problems.
Six, from what I have read, babesia needs to be treated with both anti-malarial and antibiotic drugs at the same time. The second drug in malarone, proquinal, is also an anti-malarial. I am afraid babesia could build resistance if I don't take it with abx.
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