modified release amoxicillin

[SwanRonson]

I've heard reference to a form of amoxicillin that will reach the colon in-tact, in order to treat overgrown strep. Has anyone heard of or used this?

 

[Martial]

amoxicillin is what triggered an acute active stage of lyme disease for me. It works very powerfully so just be careful with it.

 

[maryb]

This made me have a look around, there are plenty of references to modified release amoxicillin, I also came across a piece of research about modified release doxycycline and Lyme, made a big difference in tests on mice in comparison to standard doxy. Why isn't research like this acted upon especially in the initial stages of Lyme infection. Sorry for hijacking.

 

[heapsreal]

Probenecid can increase the blood levels and half life of penicillin abx as well as amoxicillin. Could be worth searching further.

 

[Martial]

Be sure to take NAC if you use prolonged antibiotics as well. Protects mitochondria damage from the bactericidal actions.