Timing of medications for MAC

@jkansas66 After watching a lecture by one of the leading docs with National Jewish Health, I adjusted the way I take my meds to the suggested way....I take Azithromycin and Ethambutol together in the mornings one hour before coffee and/or breakfast. And I take the Rifampin at bedtime and try to limit food and water three hours before taking it. The info also suggested if there was any stomach distress with that med to eat a couple saltine crackers with it. I haven’t had any issues taking it this way. I hope this helps.
Take care, Yaggi01

Thanks Yaggi01. Yes, that does help. I will try that.

I tried the morning and night routines as suggested, and I was miserable. Talked to my doc, and he said the best time is what works for you, so that you will take them every time. So I take mine at bedtime after a light snack, and any queasiness, headache, etc happen during the night - disturb my sleep a little but not disabling all day. I need to be in good shape during the days as I help my daughter care for a preemie & a toddler. If I was taking the meds in the morning as advised, I felt sick all day - no help at all to her, and tempted to skip them every time something was scheduled on a med day. We'll see if this is "good enough" - waiting on results of repeat sputum culture.

I tried the morning and night routines as suggested, and I was miserable. Talked to my doc, and he said the best time is what works for you, so that you will take them every time. So I take mine at bedtime after a light snack, and any queasiness, headache, etc happen during the night - disturb my sleep a little but not disabling all day. I need to be in good shape during the days as I help my daughter care for a preemie & a toddler. If I was taking the meds in the morning as advised, I felt sick all day - no help at all to her, and tempted to skip them every time something was scheduled on a med day. We'll see if this is "good enough" - waiting on results of repeat sputum culture.