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Posted by phillipa on November 3, 2012, at 9:49:53
Scott haven't heard how you are doing now on your combo. And update would be appreciated. Hoping it's a good one. Phillipa
Posted by SLS on November 3, 2012, at 11:05:46
In reply to SLS update on you thanks, posted by phillipa on November 3, 2012, at 9:49:53
Hi Phillipa.
> Scott haven't heard how you are doing now on your combo. And update would be appreciated. Hoping it's a good one. Phillipa
Thanks!
I am doing better and better, now that I have settled in on the optimal dosages of each drug I take. I am convinced that minocycline produced a robust improvement when I first began taking it. However, I am not convinced that it continues to contribute to my improvement. Optimizing my dosing with prazosin has made a huge difference. At some point, I will want to test for the contribution of minocycline to my treatment response. I don't necessarily have a desire to be without it, but, rather, wish to be free of the red-tape that regulates its chronic administration. My doctor says that he must write a new script without refills each month for minocycline and requires an expensive follow up visit before prescribing it. He deals with many Lyme Disease cases and treats his patients with chronic antibiotic therapy. Some regulatory agency is requiring him to follow these rules. I know nothing more than this. Meanwhile, my pharmacy sees prescriptions for tetracylcines with refills. I guess if I claimed that I had acne, I would be okay.
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Posted by phillipa on November 3, 2012, at 11:56:17
In reply to Re: SLS update on you thanks » phillipa, posted by SLS on November 3, 2012, at 11:05:46
Forgot where you live I should have known. I also understand the chronic administration of antibiotics. Yes there are a lot of acne boards and young people on it for years at a time for acne. I was given it for perioral dermatitis. Might try this diagnosis. As it tends to recurr. I was given one refill at the time. Still have a full bottle 70mg. I do hope others in your family are okay. Please be well. It's the FDA with chronic antibiotics and the development of all the super bugs. I'm sure you know this. Phillipa/Jan
Posted by Dinah on November 3, 2012, at 20:32:43
In reply to Re: SLS update on you thanks » phillipa, posted by SLS on November 3, 2012, at 11:05:46
Ugh. I hate that.
Are you safe and sound?
Posted by SLS on November 4, 2012, at 11:18:05
In reply to Re: SLS update on you thanks » SLS, posted by Dinah on November 3, 2012, at 20:32:43
> Ugh. I hate that.
>
> Are you safe and sound?Well, at least safe.
:-)
- Scott
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 4, 2012, at 18:12:56
In reply to Re: SLS update on you thanks » Dinah, posted by SLS on November 4, 2012, at 11:18:05
The issue with long term use of broad spectrum antibiotics is the spread of super resistant bacteria - both the colonisation of your body, and in the wider community.
For example, if you were to get pneumonia now, its much more likely to me multiple drug resistant than if i were to get pneumonia.
That might make you reconsider minocycline for mild acne, but shouldnt deter them from using it for a serious psychiatric indication if it is working.
Posted by phillipa on November 4, 2012, at 21:35:40
In reply to Re: SLS update on you thanks, posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 4, 2012, at 18:12:56
Risk vs advantages as usual. Phillipa
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 4, 2012, at 23:04:42
In reply to Re: SLS update on you thanks » jono_in_adelaide, posted by phillipa on November 4, 2012, at 21:35:40
Thats it phillips, unfortunatly, doctors and opharmacists tend tio focus on the risks more than the potential benifits in many cases
Posted by Phillipa on November 5, 2012, at 18:01:48
In reply to Re: SLS update on you thanks, posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 4, 2012, at 23:04:42
Jono seriously if teens are on this med for years for acne and it works why not. Also in severe infections I don't think the tetracyclines are used much anymore. Phillipa
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 5, 2012, at 19:09:50
In reply to Re: SLS update on you thanks » jono_in_adelaide, posted by Phillipa on November 5, 2012, at 18:01:48
I agree Phillipa - if it works then use it!
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