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Topic: Bactrim VS Doxy

juliet70
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Member # 32553

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Hello everyone,

I had my first appt with an LLMD today and he switched me from Doxy to Bactrim, mostly because of how burnt my skin is getting on Doxy.

I haven't been tested for co-infections yet, so it is not meant to target anything specific at this point (I don't think?).

The medical info that came with the script talks about increased sensitivity to light, and the pharmacist warned me against this too.I'm also risking a potential allergic reaction if I take the Bactrim. My mother is allergic to Sulfa drugs - so there's a chance I may be.

Just wondering what others have experienced with these two, and not knowing the difference between them, I'm wondering if it is worth switching just for improved sun tolerance?

Many thanks [Cool]

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juliet70
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Member # 32553

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Well my best guess, and I'm confused at this point, - he is intuitive and suspects Babs/bart. All my symptoms point to it.

Thinking I might just take both meds together. there is a precedent for that (abscesses and boils)

I'm so exhausted trying to second guess the medical establishment. This guy has been treating lyme for over 20 years and is a member of ILADS so...? I don't know [confused]

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Hoops123
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Member # 18333

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Per Lyme Disease Solution (under Babesia)

Bactrim, Septra, TMP/SMX all refer to the same medication. Like rifampin, it is a very old medication that has been used for many years to treat a host of acute and chronic infections, including parasites. It is very effective, especially when combined with a macrolide such as clarithromycin or azithromycin. The usual dosage is one Bactrim DS twice a day. At times, four or more Bactrim per day may be used, depending on the clinical situation.

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