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Time of day to take big 3

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Dec 23, 2024 | Replies (19)

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Thanks everyone for all the comments, after 6 months on the big 3 , my sputum test came back negative for MAC , but told to continue on the 3 meds. This is how I take my meds , in the morning around 0630 I take the Refampin ( to be taken on empty stomach) with lots of water ,then wait an hour eat crackers then take the Ethambutol and Azithromycin with lots of water, then after breakfast take my morning meds. At bedtime I take Tums, seems to help discomfort from the pills. Sometimes I have loose stools, I just eat rice and bananas seems to help,also take protein supplements to keep my weight. But now with my BE exacerbation my pulmonologist due to some abnormalities on my sputum tests, ordered Tobramycin inhalation , still waiting for the medicine . We hope and pray that those medications on clinical trials be available soon. Been praying for everyone, have faith in God 🙏 .

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Thanks for sharing when and how you take your meds. Because my doctor told me when and how didn't matter, I've been taking all three at lunch. Yes, they unsettled my stomach a little, so Tums became a thing. Then, I discovered Bio Salud as a probiotic. It's easier for me to handle than yogurt, and it seems to be easing the bloating brought on the meds. It has made Tums unnecessary, at least for me. 🙂