Question about Doxy dose for child

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Post Edited (JessicaMommy) : 11/27/2015 5:10:34 PM (GMT-7)

But is it effective enough dosage for Lyme?

Last night was her first dose of the medication and she was fine with it, but this morning she took it and now is feeling very nauseas and dizzy. It says to take away from food, 2 hours after meal and you can eat a hour after taking it. I thought doxy should be taken with food? Or is this a different strain that needs to be taken away from food?

I'm not sure if this is a herx or side effect from meds? Would it be too soon for a herx? It has only been 12 hours from starting medication. Not sure if it is even Lyme, very well could be. Going by clinical symptoms.

At the doses that we need, have her take it with food. The little bit that the food interferes with absorption won't make a difference because we take such large doses. It's not likely a herx of any type, but just irritation to the stomach from larger doses of the Doxy.

As for her dose of Doxy, the doctor is correct. ILADS recommendations:
"For children 8 years and older, doxycycline is an additional option. Doxycycline is dosed at 4 mg/kg/day in two divided doses, with a maximal daily dose of 200 mg. Higher daily doses of the individual agents may be appropriate in adolescents."
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1586/14787210.2014.940900
about half way down the page, under Recommendation 2B.

68 lbs = 30 kg
@ 4 mg/ kg that's 120 and then it says in two divided doses - so that's 60 mgs twice a day.

You're very welcome, JessicaMommy. I'm glad I could be of help. As Mpos said though, don't forget the probiotics! Remember, keep them 2 hours after taking her Doxy for the best effect.

That's a pretty good plan - I hope it works out for you and your daughter. If the doctor won't prescribe more abx, I would greatly encourage you to use herbals for her though. Don't let a doctor's ignorance interfere with your little girl's health.

And you have plenty of reason to be positive!! You are aware. You are getting her the help she needs - even though you are having to push for it. You are knowledgeable about these infections! and you know what so many don't about detoxing and taking care of your body because you are in the same boat!!

So you have plenty of reason to feel like you will get her healed. Young children's immune systems are generally stronger too, which will help.