Marz
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 3446
posted
A family member gave me some of their doxy that they couldn't use. Too lazy to look up name, but it's a blue capsule.
Mine is a pink tablet and have only taken that one for years. Both are 100 mg.
The blue ones are really cleaning out my sinuses. I've never had that happen with the pink ones.
I'm wondering if the pink ones have been a waste. Maybe not really as strong and as effective?
[ 09-27-2011, 10:36 PM: Message edited by: Marz ]
Posts: 1297 | From USA | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged |
sutherngrl
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 16270
posted
up
Posts: 4035 | From Mississippi | Registered: Jul 2008
| IP: Logged |
James1979
Unregistered
posted
A big question is: Where did you get the pink stuff from? I've only seen the blue caps, and I've gotten them from 3 different sources.
How old are your pink tablets? When do they expire?
IP: Logged |
Marz
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 3446
posted
I checked the labels. The pink doxy is from Mutual Pharmaceuticals. This comes from the pharmacy that fills my LLMDs prescriptions and is an up to date prescription.
The blue capsules come from Wilson Pharmaceutical.
I suppose the blue ones just have much more filler since they're so much bigger, but they sure seem a lot more potent.
Posts: 1297 | From USA | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged |
Kudzuslipper
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 31915
posted
Pink tablet sounds like azythromycin.
But to answer your question, I have had different reactions to different manufacturers. (for me it is mostly a case of red dye, your pink pills would give m a rash). But also, I notice after a while I get depressed on store brand claritin, but not the real thing. Some of the fillers used are actually things that can make a difference, either good or bad. And it seems we lymies get pretty good at listening to our bodies.
Posts: 1728 | From USA | Registered: May 2011
| IP: Logged |
posted
My doxy is also pinkish. The lable says " "WW 112" orange round film-coated tablet." Not sure where the manufacturer is. My type is doxycycline hyclate 100mg tab. It is about the size of a smartie candy. I am pretty sure you can google doxy and look under images to see pictures.
sutherngrl
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 16270
posted
My Doxy is also a pinkish tablet. I think the tablets are easier on the stomach, than the capsules.
Posts: 4035 | From Mississippi | Registered: Jul 2008
| IP: Logged |
posted
tablet vs. capsule, whats the problem? both are/were effective to me.
-------------------- 3 months Doxy 8 months of Tetra 7 months of Biaxin/Plaq. 4 months Doxy/Biaxin/Plaq. 5 months Biaxin/Plaq. Back on Doxy/Biax/Plaq On the road to recovery. Trying to make people Lyme Aware....... Posts: 289 | From R.I. | Registered: Jun 2009
| IP: Logged |
bcb1200
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 25745
-------------------- Bite date ? 2/10 symptoms began 5/10 dx'd, after 3 months numerous test and doctors
IgM Igenex +/CDC + + 23/25, 30, 31, 34, 41, 83/93
Currently on:
Currently at around 95% +/- most days. Posts: 3134 | From Massachusetts | Registered: May 2010
| IP: Logged |
Marz
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 3446
posted
I just got the idea maybe it was a cost issue and my pharmacy filled with the one that was cheaper. But it looks like they're comparable in price.
The capsules definitely are stronger and I'm herxing with them. Never did on tablets.
Besides bringing out my lyme symptoms, my left eye socket will get a dull ache and sinus drainage starts about an hour after taking it.
The problem is, I can't ask for them from pharmacist next time since you're not supposed to take anyone else's meds and he'd wonder how I know there's a difference.
Maybe have my MD ask to have it filled that way?
Posts: 1297 | From USA | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged |
Catgirl
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 31149
posted
Marz, I am on the pink doxy pill and have the same eye socket symptom you do (no drainage though). Maybe it's just the doxy, any form?
-------------------- --Keep an open mind about everything. Also, remember to visit ACTIVISM (we can change things together). Posts: 5418 | From earth | Registered: Mar 2011
| IP: Logged |
Marz
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 3446
posted
Mindy, I'd get the eye symptom when on the week of zith plus pink doxy, but not usually when on doxy alone. But the blue doxy alone does it.
I take doxy every day and the zith is pulsed one week on and one week off.
I saved some of the blue ones and will test again to see if I get the same reaction.
Wouldn't you think if it's something living in our sinuses that makes our eye ache that it would get knocked out after a couple of weeks?
This has been going on with the zith for a long time.
Posts: 1297 | From USA | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged |
posted
Someone on here said the capsules absorb faster than the tablets.
Ideally you want to spike the blood levels of the antibiotic a couple times a day, rather than having a steady stream all day long; the capsules may be doing that for you better than the tabs.
Just a thought...
Posts: 330 | From TN | Registered: Sep 2011
| IP: Logged |
The Lyme Disease Network is a non-profit organization funded by individual donations. If you would like to support the Network and the LymeNet system of Web services, please send your donations to:
The
Lyme Disease Network of New Jersey 907 Pebble Creek Court,
Pennington,
NJ08534USA http://www.lymenet.org/
UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!
Printer-friendly view of this topic