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Arikayce vs Amikacin

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Sep 29 4:39pm | Replies (25)

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@lilianna

I was on IV amikacin for four months after I got a bad reaction to rifabutin ( high liver enzymes) . I had it 3 times a week and was going to the infusion place. I had a port( a PEP line I think it’s called which was put in the hospital setting) in my arm and it was very convenient except I got allergic to the dressing that covered the port. Otherwise I felt stronger. True for about 2 hours after the infusion I was tired and I believe I lost some hair but It helped me a lot and I believe that was the time I converted to being MAC negative. The only thing to remember is please make sure they check you kidney and liver function- it was done once a week. This was my experience. Good luck to you. If your blood work is fine you should be all right.

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