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Topic: substitute for plaquenil

lisamlj
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Member # 24666

posted

I had to stop plaquenil due to problems with my liver enzymes. Currently taking Cefdinir, biaxin, doxy. i pulse flagyl once every 5 weeks (when symptoms flare. I don't know if I Should substitute something else for the plaquenil or go without? Any thoughts?

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Lymeorsomething
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 16359

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How do you know the Plaq was causing your liver issues?

You could consider a steadier dose of Flagyl or Tindamax.

Plaq is usually well-tolerated (though I didn't do well on it either) so just be sure that it was the source of your issues before giving up on it.

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lisamlj
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Member # 24666

posted

After I stopped taking Plaquenil for a few weeks my liver enzymes returned to normal. That is why I suspect it was the plaquenil...

All this medication and supplements at times seem overwhelming. I just look forward to the day when I don't have to do this anymore.

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Beachinit
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Member # 21040

posted

Amantadine was also shown to improve macrolide
bacterial killing. I think it would also be 100 mg 2X.day. Actually I think I prefer adding the cyst buster flagyl/tindamax to adding plaq or amantadine but that is just personal preference.

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Beachinit
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Flagyl is considered less useful if given with doxycycline but I have pulsed while taking all 3 of the following: doxy, zith and bactrim combined with exceedingly good
results.

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bcb1200
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I take amantadine with my Biaxin instead of Plaqunil / Biaxin.

A good combo. Biaxin needs to be taken with something otherwise it can get the lyme in the cells.

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