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08/07/2010 04:42 PM
DannetteWrites
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What, how, side effects...

Also where to buy and where to get it the cheapest...

I am unemployed, uninsured and need help on this one...

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08/08/2010 02:10 AM  Top
Bettyg
 
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hi dannette,

the quickest way to find things when few folks are on the board is using the instant SEARCH feature.

go to upper right hand corner, type in

mepron costs in lyme board click search

it promtply will show things; go past the ads, and read the posts/replies that pop up. good luck Smile

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08/08/2010 04:19 PM  Top
DannetteWrites
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Thanks

08/08/2010 05:41 PM  Top
lindaca
 
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Mepron is generally not covered by the discount websites, since it is name-brand and they primarily discount generics. Check the manufacturer website to see if you qualify for any of their in-house discount programs. Another option is Malarone, which is discounted online, but still on the pricey side. Malarone is tablets, not liquid.

08/09/2010 12:58 PM  Top
zoemajik
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It's a liquid anti-malarial used for some strains of babesia. Not sure of the side effects but I've heard it's not very palatable... Wink

The cheapest way I've found to buy Mepron is through medbankus.org.

There is a drug search on the home page. enter your address and the drug and you'll get a page back with the prices of the drug at all pharmacies in your area that take the card.

Anyone in the US can print out a card right from the site and use it right away...

Valerie, Lymphedema group leader and Lyme patient.

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08/09/2010 01:06 PM  Top
Supermom2
 
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It seems to be working for me, although I am on a bunch of other stuff too. My latest bloodwork shows improvement against the babesia.

08/11/2010 06:09 PM  Top
lshanahan119
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it is super expensive. Ask all your local and chain pharmacies what kind of discount they can offer on it if you join their prescription club. ALso, contact the manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline to see if they have a program for financial hardship.

Mepron itself is a thick yellow liquid. the taste kinda grows on you (but then again i like the taste of pepto).

It's a pretty tough drug...many people have a hard time on it, many people have to stop it b/c it's tough on the liver, i tolerate it well, can take it on an empty stomach others need to take it with food, seems to be working...i've been on it since february

Lauren
Mount Arlington, NJ
Lyme, Babesia and Bartonella diagnosis November 2009
Suffering for...feels like forever?

08/09/2012 01:13 PM  Top
peculiarmom
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what if blood work comes back with babesia and my doc only gives me azithromycin 500mgs once a day. is that even going to help? am I going to herx?
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