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How MAC patients have tolerated taking the 3 antibiotics

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Aug 14 10:56am | Replies (84)
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@lucyisee

Three a day? How many days of the week? I've been told 3/day, 3x/week is standard.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Aug 7 3:44pm

Typical protocol is 3 medications, 3 times per week. However, certain strains of MAC may respond better to daily meds. And if you already have significant nodules or cavities in your lungs, daily medication is often prescribed. Five years ago when I was being treated, if you did not respond to 3 times per week dosing after six to nine months, daily treatment might be started. Now I believe the protocol after 6-9 months is to add inhaled Arikayce or Amikacin - this was just being tested back then.

Are you using the antibiotics now, or have they been recommended for you?

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