Rianna
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I was on mino for a couple of weeks and became so toxic, I had a mighty herx and the drug side effects of dizziness, neausea which were AWFUL - I have been off it a week and am still dealing with the aftermath of the toxicity, even my heart is still racing
Anyway is Doxy less toxic thn Mino as that was my other option
Best, Viva
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Rianna
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Thanks Viva,
Its not available here in the UK, so hopefully others will come back with regards to Doxy V Mino re toxicity
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How much Mino were you taking and did you start off slowly?
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Rianna
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Yes I started off very slowly
Did 2 days on and 2 days off of 50mg a day
Then did 4 days in a row of 50mg
Then I was SO ILL it was nearly an ER Job combination of Herx and toxicity, never experienced anything like it
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My cardio dr says anyone with arrhythmia history should not take the tetra group of meds because it can cause heart issues with the rhythm. I wonder if it is the bugs that are causing the issues tho when they die off. He said it is on the list of meds to avoid if you have rhythm issues like long Q T or others.
My question tho, is it the die off of BB in the heart cells that cause this reaction? Or is it the actual drug that is causing the issue. I too was on it very low 25mg every other day 3 days a week , two weeks on , two weeks off, then started again and ended up in ER with heart rate over 130 for 5 hours. ER of course usually know nothing of arrythmias and just said take prednisone you are having a reaction. I just waited it out and took more Cardizem. I did feel great on it bone pain was leaving So I may try it again but with Doxy We all have to make our own decisions.
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Rianna
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Thats interesting Sk8ter as my heart beat went crazy on it and its still not gone back to normal
For me the toxicity was bad so sick weak and dizzy, I am therefore hoping someone will come back with an answer
Is Doxy Less Toxic than Mino
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- For most, yes, doxycycline is far easier with less vertigo/dizziness, etc. Mino can be very toxic to the ears and while some seem to manage that okay, if you don't it's probably best to switch. Either way, liver support is essential to help your ears. More detail in the thread below: ---------------
ALL EARS. Specifically for LYME patients - lots of details about ears and what can help:
� of the way down page one, there are lots of LIVER LINKS:
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I also had a terrible time with Mino's dizziness, nausea, etc. I was taking 100mg 2 x day and wanted to stop it. My dr. really wanted me to try it at 50mg 1 x day because it "hits all of the bugs".
When I dropped the dosage to 50mg daily, I'm having an easier time. Everyone has their own specific sensitivities to to these drugs.
Mino has caused my absolute worst herxes. I hope you find doxy is better to tolerate.
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