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Posted 8/12/2012 3:39 PM (GMT 0)
I just started Zithromax (250 mg twice day) about 4 days ago and plan to start Mepron very soon. So far I've been tolerating the Zithro, but I am a bit nervous to add in the Mepron. I've seen a lot of posts about people responding adversely to the Mepron and very few that have actually tolerated it. If anyone can add in their experiences about the Mepron it would be greatly appreciated. (sorry for the duplicate post on this topic)

Also when do people usually add in Mepron to their antibiotic? Again I'm on day 4 of the Zithro and looking to add in Mepron now. Is that too soon to start it? Thanks all for your advice and help.
Posted 8/12/2012 8:11 PM (GMT 0)
Been on zithro/mepron combo for 3 months - tolerating well!

Never tested positive for co-infections but my doctor felt we should treat anyway and add the mepron.

Been on abx 8 months without improvement but i was infected 20+ years ago. It will take time!
Posted 8/12/2012 8:16 PM (GMT 0)
I have been on Mepron for months and it does not seem to give me any problems. Hopefully it won't give you any either. My Dr thinks I have Babesia from the clinical diagnosis and the Mepron seems to have kicked out a lot of those symptoms. He wants me to remain on it for a while longer to make sure the symptoms are all gone. As said many times on this forum this Lyme/co-infection thing is not a quick fix. Lots of luck to you.
Posted 8/12/2012 10:02 PM (GMT 0)
I had some severe flu-like stuff upon starting mepron and then some overall weakness and trancing that lasted throughout the entire time I took it. I took it for 8 weeks and 6 weeks. Both times, my liver enzymes went up (although they go up when I'm off all meds as well) and my doctor had to stop Mepron for now as a precaution.

I took the standard 2tsp dose and then the double dose. I took it first with clindamycin, next with zithromax and doxy. The zithromax/doxy/mepron combo was much stronger.

I was worried about it, but it was not as bad as I thought it would be. I actually don't even think it tastes that bad. Just make sure you monitor your liver enzymes because they can elevate pretty randomly and quickly whether from meds or the infections themselves. If it were my choice when to start it, I would stay on zith for a week and then add Mepron.
Posted 8/13/2012 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
Though I haven't taken Mepron myself, my husband's been on it for about 4-5 mos(LLMD put him on it to treat Babesia), and after about 7 yrs. of being very ill, this seems to be the drug that's helping him get back to "normal". Hubby's had no side effects from it, & takes it well.  Good Luck!!
Posted 8/13/2012 7:21 PM (GMT 0)
Please remember to protect your ear while on these. I  developed tinnitus years ago that never went away. Use ear plugs around loud noises: lawnmower/leafblower, hair dryer, blender, etc, or avoid them if you can.
Posted 9/3/2012 11:50 PM (GMT 0)
My LLMD and pharmacists said to take Mepron with a fatty food as it will help with the absorption. I take it with Nutella or peanut butter (which really helps with the taste).
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