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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 28 8:52am | Replies (19)
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@windwalker Hi Terri!! I am actually doing a bit better! My stomach is not great..still have heartburn..but I can take Pepcid and it helps. My Doc said any stomach issues with the Clofazimine will diminish with time. So far that's the only thing bothering me..and since it was going on prior to taking Clofazimine..its probably not fair to blame!!
I am nervous about adding in the Arikayce in a few weeks!
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Hi Gayle @gaylewroc -- sorry I'm replying a bit late, but I only just saw this thread. I'm also on Clofazimine now.
I've been on it for 4 weeks so far. Yes it does seem to cause increased stomach issues -- I do have more heartburn (acid stomach). It is meant to be taken WITH food. And I take a probiotic with fibre every second day to try to balance the effects of antibiotics on the gut. But really for the heartburn all I can do is chew more antacid tablets.
Like other TB drugs it does have a range of side effects -- don't freak out too much when you read about them, most seem to be fairly mild.....so far. (It's actually an old leprosy drug, but fights other mycobacteria too).
Good luck with all this, Annie