Does anyone know if IV levaquin and IV zithromax work well together? I read something written by Dr B saying levaquin should not be combined with erythromycin type drug. I thought these two IV's were ok together? And powerful against Bartonella. Just making sure...
I'm my 3rd day of this combo, along with mycobutin, mepron and art.
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Be careful of serious side effects with the levaquin.
I'm glad I'm not the one taking all that!!
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I ran Levaquin and Zithromax through the interaction checker on drugs.com. It came up with a moderate interaction.
Both drugs can cause a prolonged QT interval which can increase your risk for having a dangerous heart rhythm. You should run this by your doctor just to be safe.
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Yes lymetoo it's good I'm the one not you on all this crazy stuff!!
Sammy thank you for checking for me! now I'm a bit worried but for another reason..heart stuff is not fun I haven't had any pain or tachycardia lately. I did on claforan and clindamycin though.
James..I haven't talked to him about it. I should call next week and double check. When I was there I immediately thought the two were safe if he was putting me on them and trust his judgement. Maybe he's seen alot of clinical experience w/ no problems and success?
My main concern is the levaquin not working well or to it's potential because of the IV Zith.
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Zithro is a macrolide...was wondering if any pros here know if IV levaquin and zith should be combined?
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When I had Dr. B I took Zithromax and Levaquin together for bartonella treatment, so I don't understand if there was some kind of danger why I was on that for 4 months. Mine was orally, not IV.
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there is no danger, but dr. b says that levaquin combined with a macrolid drug doesnt work together because the tavanic will loose his effect.
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thxs lymetoo they said that is rare? and I am getting creepy joint pain but not tendon pain. for some reason i'm not really concerned...
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