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What to do if I miss a dose of my antibiotics for MAC?

Posted by BlueSplashGirl/ Carolyn @bluesplashgirl, Jun 23, 2020

Hello Everyone, I missed my rifampin and azithromycin dose last night... (I fell asleep). I took them this morning. Should I skip the dosage of those two for today? Or should I get back on track and take them? Thank you!

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sounder27 | @sounder27 | Jun 23, 2020

BlueSplashGirl. Be careful not to double dose. I’ve forgotten meds before like that and I called my pharmacist right away and he advised me not to take the meds twice on same day...in other words space out the time from the dose that you took when you remembered until you can get back on track. I hope that helps??

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poodledoc | @poodledoc | Jun 23, 2020

Azithromycin has an elimination half-life of 68 hours so you get a lot of overlap there, especially since you are taking the drugs daily. Some doctors say Rifampin may not even be necessary, certainly less so than the other 2. IMO just skip today's dose.

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BlueSplashGirl/ Carolyn | @bluesplashgirl | Jun 23, 2020

Thanks everyone. I will just skip the missed dose and carry on tomorrow. Carolyn

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crepass | @crepass | Feb 16, 2022
In reply to @poodledoc "Azithromycin has an elimination half-life of 68 hours so you get a lot of overlap there,..." + (show)
@poodledoc

Azithromycin has an elimination half-life of 68 hours so you get a lot of overlap there, especially since you are taking the drugs daily. Some doctors say Rifampin may not even be necessary, certainly less so than the other 2. IMO just skip today's dose.

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I am planning a trip in May. Hoping to skip one day of "big 3 antibiotics" in the middle. I don't sleep as well on days I have to take antibiotics. 6 months, 3x a week, by that point. Has anyone done this without repercussions?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Feb 16, 2022

Yes, indeed. When I was on antibiotics, I skipped the week of Christmas & road days when travelling between our 2 homes, with the doctors' blessing.
Sue

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crepass | @crepass | Feb 16, 2022
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@sueinmn

Yes, indeed. When I was on antibiotics, I skipped the week of Christmas & road days when travelling between our 2 homes, with the doctors' blessing.
Sue

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Thanks sue, I appreciate your feedback. I will definitely enjoy my trip more!

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