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Topic: Can you take a beta blocker and abx also??

mispy1
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Member # 7068

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I was prescribed a beta blocker (low dose 5mgs) for palpitations and a racing heart (happens sometimes) I also tested positive on the IGENEX WB (IGG). I have had lyme 2 times (1994 and 2000) and was treated with IV ROcephin.
To this day I have the wooziness, tinnitus, palps, lethargy etc and thank goodness this latest test was positive so I can get some abx. My dr. prescribed 3000 mgs of amoxicillin but right now I have stopped because of the beta blocker. I do not want to take sucha high dose with this beta blocker even thought the literature did not say not to take abx.
Any one have any ideas if it is safe.. I am planning on calling dr and speaking to pharmacist about this too.

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5dana8
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Hey Mispyi

Could you post the abx you are on and I will look it up in prescription books.

I was prescribed beta blockers once for lyme PVC'S and found alot of cross references to mixing many od my meds.

You should call Your LLD and ask about EACH drug you are on.

Take care

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5dana8
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Sorry double post [Smile]

my computer is running so slow today that I pressed reply, 20 minuets later it was still processing

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beachcomber
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Yes, you can take a beta blocker and abx. I did. But, be forewarned that as your BP drops, which often happens while on abx, the BB might intensify the feeling of calm. I actually passed out a couple of times and eventually was taken off the BB. Have you BP monitored often.

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5dana8
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hey Mispy1
Here is a good webb site to look up your meds. It also give info and drug interactions

http://www.drugdigest.org

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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Gee, I hope there's no problem since I've been taking a beta blocker for 4 yrs now! I'm not on abx now, but was for years while taking the BB.

Have you been treated for babesia? I think it was the babesia that caused my heart stuff.

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