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@joanden The big 3 made me really tired and have an upset stomach (ended up on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/303722/

Discussion: Tired and having a fever normal after a few weeks on Big 3 for MAC?

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Mar 29, 2020

I’m glad you are here. I have been on the Big 3 since August 10. Azithromycin,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1417712/

Discussion: Starting BIG 3 tonight ….

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Hello, I also have BE and MAC, I found out August 2023 with CT and incidental...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269360/

Discussion: Life while being treated

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Mar 29, 2025

Thanks everyone for all the comments, after 6 months on the big 3 , my sputum...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194982/

Discussion: Time of day to take big 3

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

@sounder27 i would like to share my experience with you. Just like you my specialist for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/65760/

Discussion: (MAC/MAI) Mycobacterium Avium Complex Pulmonary Disease: Join us

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jan 27, 2019

@pamelasc1 Dear Pamela, It is a pleasure to give you information on ClearLungs extra strenght. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/65726/

Discussion: (MAC/MAI) Mycobacterium Avium Complex Pulmonary Disease: Join us

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jan 19, 2019

At first, after diagnosis of bronch, but before the big3, I was so sick that eating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238598/

Discussion: Big 3 and weight loss

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jan 7, 2019

Hi Norah, I find it better to take the big 3 with a cracker which I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/221282/

Discussion: how to take antibiotics?

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Oct 22, 2018

@suzyqueue I take my meds all together on an empty stomach. I find I do not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/212910/

Discussion: about to begin treatment for MAC

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Oct 19, 2018

Good morning - try eating Activia. It works for me. I eat one every morning, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/187566/

Discussion: Extreme fatigue with MAC

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jul 11, 2018

@nick52 I have been on the big 3 for years and have constantly had stomach issues,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/64690/

Discussion: (MAC/MAI) Mycobacterium Avium Complex Pulmonary Disease: Join us

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jun 20, 2018

I'm not sure. I was treated with the big 3 for two years. Then last year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/64101/

Discussion: (MAC/MAI) Mycobacterium Avium Complex Pulmonary Disease: Join us

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Apr 17, 2018

@tdreli, @nannette, @rosemarya, @irene5....thank you all for your responses on the endoscopy. @nannette....I wanted to ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/61032/

Discussion: (MAC/MAI) Mycobacterium Avium Complex Pulmonary Disease: Join us

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Apr 20, 2017

Rifampin definitely caused sleep problems for me. I take in in AM on an empty stomach...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/59570/

Discussion: (MAC/MAI) Mycobacterium Avium Complex Pulmonary Disease: Join us

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jan 6, 2017

Hi, Betty...I am sorry you have to start the antibiotics. I am also very thin and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046877/

Discussion: The big 3 antibiotics for MAC

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

My name is Betty and I was diagnosed with MAI and bronchiectasis in 2019. I never...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045957/

Discussion: The big 3 antibiotics for MAC

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Apr 5, 2024

I take my big 3 meds after lunch. The pharmacist said to take after largest meal....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991544/

Discussion: How to take Rifabutin?

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

I started with each one of the Big 3 separately (5 days for each one) to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953481/

Discussion: Hair Loss and MAC

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

You are very lucky to have gotten rid of MAC so soon and without any side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939795/

Discussion: Delaying treatment question

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

I was on the big 3 @age of 59. Multiple pills 3 times a week. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824985/

Discussion: MAC Big Three Side Effects

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

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