LymeNet Flash: Malarone vs. Mepron?

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Posted by triathletelymie (Member # 26456) on :

My doc has recently changed my protocol, which includes the switch from malarone to mepron, to combat babesia.

Any thoughts? Which one is better/stronger? Anyone have better experience/outcome with one vs. the other?

Thanks!

~tri

Posted by fourwinds (Member # 14114) on :

I started on Malarone (very low dose by inexperienced MD) but still had brain herx symptoms -- it was a very strange experience [Frown]

A few months later my new LLDNP switched me to Mepron and I didn't really feel anything from it. After I finished the Mepron,

I asked to go back on Malarone (at the correct and higher dosage)... definitely notice it working

I think it depends on the individual.... for me Malarone has affected me more (especially with Artemisinin!)

Posted by desertwind (Member # 25256) on :

My understanding is that Mepron is stronger and Malarone has an additional medication in it that Mepron does not.

I too got great results when adding ART. After 6 months I am symptoms free from Babs - the last 3 months with ART made all the difference for me.

I did 4 months on Mepron and then switched over to Malarone - but yeah - everyone is different.

Posted by baileypup (Member # 22824) on :

I had the exact reaction as fourwinds, only just the opposite because Mepron worked for me and Malarone did not.

I was on Mepron for about nine months and didn't think it was working and asked my LLMD to switch me to Malarone. I began to have old symptoms returning on Malarone and realized that the Mepron had made significant improvement in symptoms.

I do think it is dependent on the individual and whatever bug we're attacking.

Posted by Catgirl (Member # 31149) on :

I thought malarone was given when mepron fails. At least that's what my doc's doing (failed mepron/art).

Posted by rainbowriver (Member # 24772) on :

Mepron almost killed me. Liver damage and neutraponia (low white blood count). I can't take mepron or malarone.

Posted by triathletelymie (Member # 26456) on :

Thanks!

Anyone else?

Posted by Sammi (Member # 110) on :

I have a severe case of Babs. For me, Malarone does nothing. Mepron works better for me.

Posted by cleo (Member # 6646) on :

Mepron worked better for me. Malarone does not.