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Topic: Does Biaxin cause mood & loss of appetite -more?

lymebytes
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My son is currently on Biaxin/Amoxi.

I have done this combo with NO "cognitive" symptoms, I can usually "feel" when drug is in my brain by my symptoms.

He said it feels similar to Flagyl, depression, no motivation, fatigued, getting tired or relaxed makes him feel worse and appetite is gone.

I can't find much on it, except one older pdf that reads CNS penetration is fair.

Does anyone know or can you provide a link that may show if Biaxin crosses the BBB?

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urpaige
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Sorry no real answer here, but my 3yo son is on biaxin and omnicef and his appetite comes and goes as does his fatigue.

I'm sorry for you little guy.

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Mom of Five - two had lyme and coinfections - one had RMSF - Still hoping for broader awareness of tick junk in general medical practitioners.

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Gert
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I'm on Biaxin XL and Flagyl and feel wonderful....I started Flagyl on July 11th and then just started Biaxin with the Flagy last week.

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mojo
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I have heard over and over that after being on Flagyl for a while it causes depression and possible other emotional issues. I have also heard that they last while and then can go away, too.

I've always "pulse" the Flagyl (one week every four weesk) so I've never experienced this.

My dr. mentioned it to me once and I've read several accounts of Lymies going through this.

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steven
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i had no problems with biaxin - i had even more appetite than before.

but i did have problems with flagyl - it caused confusion and brainfog that I havnt got rid of yet.

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Angelica
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I did well on Biaxin and Amoxy while also on one Malarone pill a day but I think after months my body got to use to the Biaxin and I am not sure it still was working for me.

Maybe your LLMD can change his meds if he is depressed on them.

I don't know if he is at all into doing yoga but it does boast my mood at times.

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