A real concern

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Dr Nase et al:

I decided to visit my general practitioner after reading Dr. Nase's

book. I brought with me my vial of Clonidine and Tetracycline and the book

as well. I spoke to my doctor and told him of my two year struggle, of the

irritating products and the prescribed Pramosone Hydorocortisone cream. I

had asked that the Clonidine be changed to Moxonodine and my Tetracycline be

changed to Claritromycin. I was proscribed neither; the doctor said that

Claritromycin was also known as Botox, and that it was a very dangerous drug

and that I should not even think of taking it. He did not know hat

Moxondine was, and said it he had never heard of it and neither had the

pharmacy, they didn't carry it. I then asked for Minocycline, which was

refused as well. I was handed a prescription for Erythromycin ?? and was

told to leave.

Comments would be most appreciated. On another note, although I

haven't been on this list very long, it seems it has taken a turn for the

worst. Some of you seem content with bickering, but I for one am planning

to get rid of this " thing " as soon as humanly possible. More solution-based

comments rather than problem-based comments make a good message board. If

anyone argues that you must first know the problem to know the solution,

read the book by Dr.Nase. -

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[Guest guest]

,

Moxonidine isn't available in North America yet, but is widely available in

Europe. It is possible to obtain it from overseas through your doctor (if

he is willing!).

Jen

I

>had asked that the Clonidine be changed to Moxonodine and my Tetracycline

be

>changed to Claritromycin. I was proscribed neither; the doctor said that

>Claritromycin was also known as Botox, and that it was a very dangerous

drug

>and that I should not even think of taking it. He did not know hat

>Moxondine was, and said it he had never heard of it and neither had the

>pharmacy, they didn't carry it. I then asked for Minocycline, which was

>refused as well. I was handed a prescription for Erythromycin ?? and was

>told to leave.

[Guest guest]

I had asked that the Clonidine be changed to

> Moxonodine and my Tetracycline be

> changed to Claritromycin. I was proscribed neither;

> the doctor said that

> Claritromycin was also known as Botox, and that it

> was a very dangerous drug

> and that I should not even think of taking it.

--

Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic, and quite

commonly prescribed for many bacterial infections

(upper and lower respiratory infection, sinusitis,

tonsilitis, skin structure infections, H. pyelori).

It's brand name is Biaxin, not Botox. (For the record,

Botox is actually Botulinum toxin, is toxin produced

by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It causes

muscle paralysis and prevents sweating. In cosmetic

dermatology, it's used to fill in lines and wrinkles

on the face.) Biaxin, however, is not dangerous at

all--it's like any other antibiotic, safe to use,

unless you're in renal failure or are breastfeeding.

Perhaps your doc needs my copy of the nurse

practitioner's prescribing reference...

I then asked for

> Minocycline, which was

> refused as well. I was handed a prescription for

> Erythromycin ?? and was

> told to leave.

>

Why was minocycline refused? I'm so sorry you had this

experience. How frustrating when your provider won't

listen to your own suggestions or grant your own

requests! Minocycline has anti-inflammatory properties

that often help reduce the papules and pustules. If

this is a primary characteristic of your rosacea, this

drug may work better than e-mycin. You should talk to

him again. Or find another doc who will listen to you.

Good luck--

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