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Starting MAC treatment with "big three" drugs: What to expect?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 8 5:56pm | Replies (192)
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@cappidog16

I intend to start the 3 antibiotics soon. When someone stated they think it’s good to start meds one at a time-what does that mean?
Also it seems that someone has taken all antibiotics at once right before bed. Is this correct.
I have a sensitive stomach and just need lots of advice. This sight is a Godsend.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Sep 5, 2022

@cappidog16 Good morning and welcome to Mayo Connect - if you take a look at this discussion (just follow the link) you will see a lot of good information about getting started.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/starting-mac-drugs/
Feel free to respond to any of the posts there with more questions as they come up!
Sue

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extracare808 | @extracare808 | Sep 5, 2022

I started my meds all on the same day. I initially took Azithromycin and Ethambutol in the morning and Rifampin before bedtime. I had no side effects after the first couple of weeks, so I started to take all three meds together (with one saltine cracker) in the evening without any issues.

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