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Topic: Is this a normal amount of oral Zith?

In19944
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Member # 34272

posted

500 mg/ 2 times daily(oral)

i only ask because he gave me a months worth(30 pills) but it says take 1 twice daily.i will run out in 15 days....can't get a hold of him.

thanks

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fflutterby
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I would ask, seems high, I am on 1/2 that

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joysie
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1/2 that as well.

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aperture
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Mine is 1/2 that. 4 days on, 3 days off. (32 pills/mo)

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In19944
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thanks all..so most of you are on 500/total daily? i think i should break one in half and take that way

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fflutterby
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I am not sure you should break it. Call your Dr. Or just take one until you make sure.

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ktkdommer
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Mine are breakable tablets. They are not capsules and not time release.

I took 500 mgs until my ears wouldn't stop ringing.

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Hoops123
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I took 500 mg twice a day for 5 months with no problems.

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Sammi
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The recommended dose of Zithromax for Lyme is 500-1200 mg daily. I took the highest recommended dose.

Are you sure the tablets are 500 mg each?

You need to find out what your doctor wants you to take.

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nonna05
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seen 500 x's 2 a day but how's the heart?? Qt range,, watch for flutters.......
what else are you on????

I was put on this before diagnoses from NASA doctor..

Sick so long, infection and many are using 250 for pain (CRP test)RA doc's, Pulm. Doc's etc

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In19944
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Member # 34272

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I'm taking:

3X300 omnicef
3x200 plaquenil
2x500 zith

My heart tests ok,of course. But I do have a lot of cardio/pulm symptoms. Flutters, palps....

Thank you for your responses.

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