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Any good results from taking Amikacin?? and what were side effects?
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Aug 7, 2020 | Replies (58)Comment receiving replies
I have been on Arikayce for 4-5 weeks. My doc decreased my use to every other day due to my severe loss of voice, as I am a psychotherapist and most definitely need the voice! I lost the voice for the first 3 weeks, then it came back for 1 week. Now gone again. Other than that, I have no side effects. I am taking a great probiotic, after trying several brands (Jarro dophilus). I also have been taking NAC after seeing others who have success regaining energy, as well as other potential benefits. In addition to Arikayce I take Ethambutol and Azithromycin. I could not tolerate Rifampin.
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@angiejohnson Hi there. I have been curious about using NAC also. May have to look into that again. Thanks!
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I just started the Amikacin and my nurse advised me to do my treatments at night before bed. That way the vocal chords are rested for several hours vs doing treatment in morning then talking all day. She also suggested to gargle and rinse with warm water to remove the residue of the medicine from throat and vocal chords as it becomes sticky.