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Posted 4/29/2016 2:29 PM (GMT 0)
I was diagnosed with Lyme disease, Babesia Dun., Bart. Hen.

Current Regime: Rifampin, Malarone, Acticlate (Doxycycline Hyclate), Enula tincture from cowden protocol, Lauricidin (monolaurin), high potency Olive Leaf Extract, probiotics, milk thistle, vitamin D, B-complex, zinc, magnesium malate/citrate, Apple cider vinegar, reishi mushroom.

Prior supplements: Royal Jelly, doxycycline, rhodiola rosea, lemon balm (rosmarinic acid), Lysine HCL, salt/lemon juice combo, turmeric/curcumin/holy basil mix, kava kava, semento, magnolia.

Should I add anything or take anything out of my current regime? Input greatly appreciated. AND is the antibiotic combo good, can others share experiences. I do not want to create RESISTANCE with Rifampin.

Post Edited (birthdaysuit) : 4/29/2016 8:35:42 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/29/2016 2:54 PM (GMT 0)
I thought I heard my doctor say not to use rifampin with malarone? Maybe I'm wrong, but it might be worth checking. She is putting me on clarithromycin, bactrim and malarone for a few months before we transition to rifampin.

Post Edited (saiyaex) : 4/29/2016 8:57:14 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/29/2016 3:01 PM (GMT 0)
Rifampin and Malarone counter act each other from what I've read. I'm on rifampin and wanted to start treating my Babesia dun. but settled for herbs because of the drug interactions.
Also shouldn't Malarone be combined with azithromycin or something? Never taken this one so not sure.
Posted 4/29/2016 3:59 PM (GMT 0)
Hi birthday suit!

What are you taking and doing to detox?

-p
Posted 4/29/2016 5:41 PM (GMT 0)
Rifampin taken with atovaquone can make the atovaquone less effective. (that is mepron...which is in the malarone)

i would swap out the Rifampin for zithro or biaxin

From Dr. M.R. "Kills Babesia: A Brief Guide"
"Atovaquone/proquanil 250mg/100mg (Malarone is the brand name). Start the atovaquone/proquanil at 2 pills 2 times a day for 3 days and then decrease to 1 pill 2 times a day. Combine it with one of the following:

azithromycin (Zithromax) 500mg 1 time a day,
clarithromycin (Biaxin) 500mg 1 pill 2 times a day,
doxycycline 100mg 2 pills 2 times a day, or
minocycline 100mg 1 pill 2 times a day.
In addition if these combinations are not working I sometimes add

sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim 800mg/160mg (Bactrim DS or Septra DS) 1 pill 2 times a day to create a 4 drug regimen. (Atovaquone/proquanil (Malarone) is two drugs in one pill)."
Posted 4/30/2016 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
Can someone link me to some studies or credible sites that show that there is a significant interaction? My LLMD said it was fine and they could compensate, the individual who gave me my prescription said there is no interaction.
Posted 4/30/2016 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
birthdaysuit - I think it came up as Moderate interaction.

I will find the Drug interaction website again...and post a link
Posted 4/30/2016 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
Here is the link:

www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=2012-0,278-129
Posted 4/30/2016 10:09 PM (GMT 0)
Here's more:


www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-1374/mepron-oral/details/list-interaction-details/dmid-1250/dmtitle-atovaquone-rifabutin-rifampin/intrtype-drug


www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/infections/a7059/malarone-proguanil-atovaquone/
Posted 4/30/2016 10:36 PM (GMT 0)
But...I want to add that your Dr. isn't the first Dr. to prescribe Rifampin with mepron (or malarone) - I have seen it before - even on this forum.

Maybe you are taking a higher dose of the malarone to compensate?
Posted 5/1/2016 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
Rifampin makes all drugs work less.it is a cp450 inducer..you may want to ad artmensin or cryptolepis to hit babs harder?
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