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New to MAC and considering treatments options: What did you do?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 19, 2023 | Replies (190)
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@med08

I haven’t started any form of treatment yet. I was wondering if everyone would be willing to share the specific meds they have been put on and if it worked or if they had to stop using. Maybe there is a common med that doesn’t work or one that does work. I’m so nervous to begin this treatment if and when I have to.

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extracare808 | @extracare808 | Aug 13, 2022

The 'Big 3' are the standard treatment (azithromycin, ethambutol, rifampin). However, your treatment should be a function of susceptibility tests done on the bacteria. If the bacteria aren't susceptible, they will have to look for other options.

Don't be overly anxious, I and others I know from message boards have been on the meds with little to no side effects.

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