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Topic: Medication Questions--Caps, Tabs, Brand, etc.

kj15
Member
Member # 32308

posted

I am seeing a new LLMD today, so I want to make sure that I get the right meds prescribed.

Does anyone know if it matters if I get my antibiotics in CAPSULES or TABLETS? Is one more effective or have less side effects than the other?

Also, does anyone know the difference between Doxycycline Hyclate or Doxycycline Monohydrate? I think I have the Doxy Monohydrate tabs from Mylan Pharmaceuticals.

Does the generic manufacturer matter? Anyone have good luck with one brand over another?

I am going to try to get a Doxy or Mino + Zithro + Rifampin combo to knock out what I think is bart (terrible neuro and psych symptoms). Anyone have luck with this combo?

I just want to make sure I'm getting the best stuff possible to treat with!

Thanks much!

KJ

[ 08-16-2011, 10:34 AM: Message edited by: kj15 ]

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SICK AUG 2010 / DIAGNOSED AUG 2011
LYME IGENEX WB CDC POSITIVE IGM: 31++ 34IND 39+ 41+ 83-93+
CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS: Bartonella and Babesia
REMISSION MAY 2012-DEC 2014
SEVERE RELAPSE JAN 2015
STILL WORKING SLOWLY TOWARD REMISSION AGAIN IN 2019

Posts: 39 | From N. Illinois | Registered: Jun 2011 | IP: Logged |

kj15
Member
Member # 32308

posted

up. seeing new llmd this afternoon to get new ABXs. if anyone is online please answer. thanks!!!

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SICK AUG 2010 / DIAGNOSED AUG 2011
LYME IGENEX WB CDC POSITIVE IGM: 31++ 34IND 39+ 41+ 83-93+
CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS: Bartonella and Babesia
REMISSION MAY 2012-DEC 2014
SEVERE RELAPSE JAN 2015
STILL WORKING SLOWLY TOWARD REMISSION AGAIN IN 2019

Posts: 39 | From N. Illinois | Registered: Jun 2011 | IP: Logged |

Marcie
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 10070

posted

I don't think it matters if you get capsules or tablets. Some abx only come in capsules and come only come in tablets. I don't think you have a choice, but I could be wrong! I go with generic when I can and it has been fine. Your insurance may only pay for generic if it is offered.

Not sure of the diff. between Doxycycline Hyclate or Doxycycline Monohydrate.

I am on Mino right now with Biaxin. Have not been on for that long so I can't say if it has helped a lot.
Good Luck!

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