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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 19, 2023 | Replies (165)

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The three most commonly prescribed antibiotics used to treat MAC: Rifampin, azithromycin and ethambutol. I'm very new too. We can learn together

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I have been on the big 3 antibiotics now for 8 months, which in the beginning I was very hesitant on starting keeping in mind that I am 76 years old. I have been somewhat lucky that I have mostly only had nausea often and diarrhea which is mostly gone now. However, I went to my vitroretinal specialist this past week and fail my second visual field test. Because of that and I am susceptible to getting glaucoma as my mother had it and went blind she took me off rhe ethambutol as that can cause glaucoma and eye problems. I checked with my infection disease Dr and he was OK with it. This is not that common but always something to be aware of. It is scary to think about the long road ahead on the antibiotics, but it is the best way to go unfortunately. It is much better then having to take the IV course.

I am starting this treatment today . Any information you all can give me on what to expect will be appreciated. Thanks