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Hello Jill, you are so correct! As you know I am big on "due diligence" and since so many doctors are not knowledgeable on drugs .. they do NOT go to pharmacy school remember! That pharmacy labels are not always complete etc .. I did a LOT of reading on all my meds .. and one of the things I read said:
Absorption of rifampin is reduced by about 30% when the drug is ingested with food. . So good for you that you are being careful. Each of our bodies are different .. but do read the posts and do what works for you! Hugs to all! Katherine
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Suzie, quite interesting your reaction to Levofloxacin 750 MG . I saw my Internist today requesting a travel prescription for Levofloxacin 500 MG -1 per day for 10 days. This is the 2nd time I have requested .. gotten the same lecture about her recently receiving BIG warnings from the FDA .. SEE http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm500143.htm
My problem is that nearly all other antibiotics other than Cipro trigger terrible 48 hour migraines .. and I just got VERY ill on a trip with either pneumonia or bronchitis .. and am now planning another trip .. thus was requesting this travel prescription.
So your note above is right on with the FDA warnings. I just read the website .. will make me VERY careful on my trip to only use if absolutely necessary!! Best to all! Katherine
This is amazing. I have been alone since last June knowing somewhat what was ahead of me. It means a lot to have found a support group and source of information. Of course, I am still hoping that this will go away on its own - one c-scan at a time.... Thank you from my heart.
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Katherine, I just posted a long winded reply to Kay regarding my journey with MAC. Have to agree with you, Due Diligence and recognizing the signals your body sends you is vital. Thank you for all your support and good information.