Mac question: Arikayce Inhaler Antibiotic

Posted by jr2366 (Jennifer) @jr2366, Dec 26, 2020

hi all I have a question does anyone know if the medication from arikayce made them sort of feeling little bit more congested and do you think in a few months from being on this inhaler antibiotic pain in the lung will get better in time. i'm only on it for about 9 days now. getting frustrated already I feel like crying I have no voice and not sure if it will come back. I feel like I'm holding back from going to see family sometimes because I can't even speak with hardly no voice. I'm going to call the pharmacist today about those lozenges called strepfen to see if its safe to try them. has anyone found there voice was much better from trying them? I definitely need my voice I'm getting so frustrated thanks to anyone who can help thank you so much.

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joanne | @judyjo | Mar 1, 2021

Thanks for all the responses.

heathert | @heathert | Mar 2, 2021

In reply to @jr2366 "Where did you buy strepfen? Thanks" + (show)

@jr2366 Hi Jennifer Here in New Zealand we get them from the chemist otherwise online. Take care Heather

heathert | @heathert | Mar 2, 2021

In reply to @judyjo "Thank you Heather. The hoarseness doesn't bother me that much but I'm a bit worried it..." + (show)

@judyjo My voice came back completely after stopping Arikayce, with the coughing try to get something up and out of your lungs, if it really bothers you have a glass of water next to you and sip on that, it helps. Take care Heather

joanne | @judyjo | Mar 2, 2021

In reply to @irene5 "@judyjo I have been on daily Arikayce since 6/8/2020. I am also on the Big 3...." + (show)

Ha Ha. Ice- cream- the best cure-all. Thanks!

joanne | @judyjo | Mar 2, 2021

In reply to @jr2366 "I cough the same after treatment with Arikayce but I do gargle afterwards they say it’s..." + (show)

Thanks Jennifer, good to know I'm not the only one coughing my heart out on the Arikayce. I'll hang in there-gargle, lozengers and ice-cream 🙂 and try and exercise as much as I can.

joanne | @judyjo | Mar 2, 2021

In reply to @heathert "@judyjo My voice came back completely after stopping Arikayce, with the coughing try to get something..." + (show)

That makes me feel better. Thanks.

jr2366 (Jennifer) | @jr2366 | Mar 3, 2021

In reply to @heathert "@jr2366 Hi Jennifer Here in New Zealand we get them from the chemist otherwise online. Take..." + (show)

thanks ok i will look on line

jr2366 (Jennifer) | @jr2366 | Mar 3, 2021

In reply to @judyjo "Thanks Jennifer, good to know I'm not the only one coughing my heart out on the..." + (show)

yes joanne we are in the same boat it sucks!!

jr2366 (Jennifer) | @jr2366 | Mar 3, 2021

In reply to @heathert "@judyjo My voice came back completely after stopping Arikayce, with the coughing try to get something..." + (show)

how long were you on the arikayce Heather must be great to not have to do anymore what now i was just wondering do you also have the bronchiectasis? i do lucky me.