Dr. B's Amox dosage

+Lyme

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Posted 8/5/2009 1:28 AM (GMT 0)

*Amoxicillin- Adults: 1g q8h plus probenecid 500mg q8h; doses up to 6 grams daily are

Can anyone interpret this? Looks to me like his highest suggested dose is 3000 mg/day? I'm on 3400 mg/day -- does it sound a little high?

CajunGrl

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Posted 8/5/2009 1:35 AM (GMT 0)

Hey Lyme,

How are you doing hun? In my opinion, I don't think 400mg extra would make much of a difference. Im not sure why he gave you 400 extra though. You think maybe your pharmacist might know?

+Lyme

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Posted 8/5/2009 1:52 AM (GMT 0)

Good idea, CJ, thanks! See, you're always smart thinking -- you must be gettin better!

Has anyone else taken doses this high? (3400mg)

ticker

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Posted 8/5/2009 2:09 AM (GMT 0)

Hi +Lyme. I believe one gram is 1000 mg, so the minimum daily dose is 3000 mg and the maximum is 6000 mg.

+Lyme

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Posted 8/5/2009 2:30 AM (GMT 0)

Thanks Ticker! Looks like I was doing my 'math' backwards! I feel much better about it now!

Dan's Mother

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Posted 8/5/2009 10:19 AM (GMT 0)

Hi +Lyme,

From what I have read, in Europe they use even higher doses of Amoxycillin with very good results. My son just spent 4 mos. on 7,000mg. (7 grams). He seems to have plateaued and his LL neurologist has just raised the dosage to 10.5 grams. I have heard of other people on another forum that have used even higher doses, so I am encouraged.

I hope the Amox. works as well for you as it has for Dan.

Take Care,

Karen

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