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Lymerix Medication
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Is lymerix available to anyone ?
No: Lymerix is a vaccine developed to prevent lyme disease. Galaxosmithkline withdrew the vaccine from the market in 2002 for a variety of reasons (economic & consumer complaints). The vaccine was very effective but many consumers complained of a varitey of symptoms after being vaccinated.The fda and cdc investigated, finding the vaccine was not the cause, nonetheless consumers didn't want the vaccine. ...Read more
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Why was lymerix taken off the market?
Lymerix: According to the official announcement by the manufacturer, glaxo smith kline, the reason this vaccine was taken off the market was due to lack of enough consumer demand to justify producing the vaccine. ...Read more
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What happen to the lymerix vaccine?
Lymerix vaccine: Lymerix vaccine was withdrawn from the market due to several cases of serious side effects in early 2000s. ...Read more
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Will lymerix shots result in future false positive tests for the disease?
Maybe: Lymerix, a vaccine to prevent lyme disease may interfere with testing for lyme disease. Lymerix is no longer avaialbe. People who were vaccinated may test 'positive' for lyme disease with the igg elisa test. A western blot test can help sort this out. Tell your doctor if you have recieved the Lymerix so that he/she can order the correct testing for you. ...Read more
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Could a course of lymerix shots result in future false positive tests for the disease?
Yes: Lymerix is not longer avaialable. If you have recieved it in the past you are likely to test 'positive' for lyme even though the antibodies are from the vaccine and not the disease. Your doctor can help you figure out your test results and symptoms. ...Read more
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I was vaccinated with lymerix years ago. Am I still immune?
Unkown: Lymerix, a vaccine to prevent lyme disease, was a 3-dose vaccine given over a 12 month period. At this point in time, no one knows how long the immunity will last. The vaccine is no longer avaialbe so a booster shot is not possible. When walking or hiking in brush and wooded areas wear a reliable insect repellent : 30% deet or 20% picardin. See your doctor if you develop a rash around a tick bite. ...Read more
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What is the definition or description of: LYMErix allergy?
LYMErix allergy: LYMErix was a Lyme Disease Vaccine . However, it was removed from the market due to safety concerns. ...Read more
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Who should get the Lyme vaccine?
No one (unavailable): The lyme vaccine was taken off the market in february 2002 (after being introduced in 12/98) due to poor sales and controversy regarding its safety. There is research being done on new vaccines and a safe vaccine would be a good idea for many people who live in areas where lyme disease is common. ...Read more
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Can I get Lyme vaccine and go into the woods the same day?
No.: You can't even get vaccinated in the first place. The vaccine for lyme disease is no longer available. It was discontinued by the manufacturer in 2002, citing low demand. People who were previously vaccinated are no longer protected. Most cases of lyme disease can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics, however, as long as it is caught in time. ...Read more
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Any serious Lyme vaccine-side effect?
Yes-so serious that:: The side effects of the lyme disease vaccine were so serious that it was withdrawn from the market in 2002. While only a small percentage developed serious side effects like arthritis and flu-like symptoms and it is not clear to what extent they were caused by the vaccine, t here were class-action lawsuits& bad publicity, sales plummeted and the manufacturer withdrew it from the market. ...Read more
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What is the definition or description of: Lyme vaccine allergy?
Lyme Vaccine Allergy: Allergy is the immune system's over-reaction to various stimuli(antigens), and can occur rarely with any vaccine. Allergic reaction can range in severity from mild(hives) to life-threatening(anaphylaxis). ...Read more
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What is a "medication HA"?
I think: Medication headache....a type of frequent or daily headache. I'm not positive though. Need to see what the context the phrase was used. ...Read more
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What is best pain medication?
There are none...: Even the strongest opiates only "take the edge off" for people in chronic pain. Meds are only one part of dealing with the pain. A useful tool, but pain is so necessary for survival that we are not "allowed" to monkey with it much. In acute pain, the transition from miserable to less miserable can be great. In chronic pain, it's just part of the plan. ...Read more
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I need a refill on my medication?
So call your doc: This is the HT public information site.We are thousands of volunteer docs based primarily in the US who answer medical questions.We do not offer treatments. State medical boards require a physician/patient relationship,a retrievable record,recent exam with vital signs for prescribing.Failure to do so can lead to loss or restriction of license. It may seem minor to you but it is not. ...Read more
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I need refills on my medications?
Not here: For that you will likely need the prime service of healthtap. Easier to call your pop imo ...Read more
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Are expired medications effective?
Sometimes: Sometimes they are. For the most part, expired drugs simply lose potency once past their expiration date. There are, however, some drugs that actually become harmful if taken after they expire. As such, it is best to throw out any medications you have after a year. ...Read more
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Which pain medication works better?
No answer: The best drug is the one that works with the lowest side effect incidence. That will change between patients. ...Read more
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Safest medication to take for pain?
ASPRIN: Actually no one has decided on 'safest'. Asprin has been around since before you were born and unless you take too much (yes, too much of anything isnt good) most people are okay with it. If the pain it too severe for asprin you need to know what causes it. Good diagnosis is called for. See the dr. ...Read more
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How can I dispose unused medications?
Several options: You can take them to your local pharmacy for proper disposal. Some medically oriented charities will also take medication for distribution to the disadvantaged. ...Read more
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Is there medication for a widows peak?
No: I do not know why you are asking this question. ...Read more