A member asked:

Has anyone used mepron (atovaquone) for chronic lyme disease?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Mepron (atovaquone): This is the brand name for atovaquone, an antiparasitic drug used occasionally in patients with tick borne illnesses when coinfection with babesia microti may be present and Azithromycin is used in combination. Not aware that Atovaquone is active against borellia burgdorfi, but if you go on line you can find testaments to its efficacy for almost anything. Be skeptical.

Answered 6/24/2014

5.9k views

Thank
Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Helps babesia: Mepron (atovaquone) is not helpful for lyme disease, acute or chronic, but does treat babesia. Up to 70% of those with chronic lyme may also be infected with babesia (& many are also infected with bartonella). Those with co-infections often have more symptoms from these than lyme itself. It is easier to eradicate the co-infections than lyme & treating co-infections is an essential component of treating lyme.

Answered 6/28/2014

5.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What sort of symptoms would make you think about chronic Lyme disease?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Hi, is Chronic Lyme Disease a medical fact or a myth?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of neurological chronic Lyme disease?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What would it take to cure someone of chronic Lyme disease?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers