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Rifampin discontinued due to side effects. Looking for feedback.

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 19, 2020 | Replies (44)
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@poodledoc

Yes It was officially Negative August 27. I have a second sputum sample cooking right now, final results due Sept 24. I had to stop taking Arikayce due to Tinnitus. Still on Azithromycin and Ethambutol. I strongly believe the Arikayce was responsible for my culture conversion, even though I only took it for 10 weeks. Thanks for asking, Bill

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irene5 Irene Estes | @irene5 | Sep 14, 2020

@poodledoc I am sooo happy for you! I was changed from the azithromycin to clarithromucin because the combo (Arikayce) gave me tinnitus as well. Since the change I have no more tinnitus. God willing your second sputum will be negative as well, but if you have to go back on the “mix” maybe changing azithromycin to clarithromycin might do the trick. So glad for you! irene5

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