Probiotic for gut health during Lyme disease antibiotics
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Mouth & dental, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests if a probiotic (Saccharomyces boulardii) can help maintain healthy gut bacteria while you take antibiotics for the early skin rash of Lyme disease (erythema migrans). You'll take amoxicillin for 14 days, plus either the probiotic or a placebo.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been prescribed amoxicillin (1000 mg twice a day) for 14 days for the early skin rash of Lyme disease
- You have regular bowel movements (at least 3 times a week)
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, and will use effective birth control if needed
- You have not taken antibiotics or probiotics in the past 2–4 weeks
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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