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Topic: Mino or Doxy

MattH
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 30846

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My son and I have been on mino since early this summer. Since we are finally out of the sunny season in Houston is there something to be gained by switchind to Doxy? For a least till early spring.

My son is a life guard while attending college and will be in the direct sun light come the end of March.

We are also pulsing with Flagyl on the weekends.

All the Best, MattH

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momintexas
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 23391

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I think Mino is supposed to have better BBB penetration, but if the Doxy is at a high enough dose, it should as well.

I took Doxy all through the summer here - went to the beach for a week and never had any issues. (at one time I thought I had Doxy burn but it ended up being an allergic reaction).

Be aware that long term Mino is on the list for causing drug induced Lupus.

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seibertneurolyme
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Member # 6416

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If you also are infected with ehrlichia or anaplasma or any rickettsia then I personally think that doxy is more effective than mino.

Also there is some speculation that doxy may work some on babesia if combined with other babs meds.

Can't say 100% why, but hubby's low grade daily fevers of 7 months duration went away when he switched from mino to doxy.

Bea Seibert

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MattH
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Member # 30846

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So it sounds like there is not much of a downside to switching from mino except it may penetrate the BBB.

I am thinking that it might be good to switch up just to see if there is any better kete killing.

Thanks, MattH

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