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Biggyb


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Thanks for the info Steff..



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Margo wrote:

I took Zithromax. Don't remember feeling sick from it, but whatever you describe might as well be a drug interactions symptoms. I've had nausea and vomiting from Advil and symbalta taken together. Go to your pharmacy and afloat a pharmacist.

 Hi Margo, good idea to check for possible drug interactions. Antibiotics can cause some nasty sx in some people and Bactrim seems to be badly tolerated by quite a lot of people. I know that here in the UK it's a very cheap drug compared to some of the others that could be prescribed for the infections it's used for. Some people think of antibiotics as a benign substance, when in fact they're anything but! They can be a life saver in some circumstances, but medics are now worried that the over-prescribing that's been going on for years has lead to a lot of drug-resistant strains of potentially serious infections.

Steff xx

 



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Biggyb wrote:

I read probiotics may not be good for us.

For people with suppressed immune systems due to disease or treatment for a disease (such as cancer chemotherapy), taking probiotics may actually increase your chances of getting sick.

http://www.medicinenet.com/probiotics/page4.htm

 Hi BiggyB, you're right that people should consult their doctor before taking any supplements with Hep C/on tx. It's long been recommended to take some form of probiotic on tx, to combat the destruction of the "good" bacteria in the gut that is destroyed by the Riba and can help with the nausea.


This quote is from the link below:

 

"Try taking lactobacillus. These harmless bacteria, sometimes called probiotics,

Are part of the natural intestinal flora. There are many brands of lactobacillus,

Such as lactinex. (although relatively safe, it is not recommended if you

Have a prosthetic heart valve or valvular heart disease, asthma, an allergy to

Dairy products, or are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breast-feeding"


http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/Treatment%20Side%20Effect%20Guide.pdf

 

Antibiotics can weaken the immune system if overused, as having a healthy gut is essential to good overall health.

Probiotics are very useful for people with Hep C, particularly if they have Cirrhosis:

 

http://hepatitiscnewdrugs.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/lactulose-and-probiotics-are-effective.html

http://www.hepctrust.org.uk/Living+with+Hep+C/Caring+for+yourself/An+introduction+to+basic+supplements

 

Steff xx



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Margo


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I took Zithromax. Don't remember feeling sick from it, but whatever you describe might as well be a drug interactions symptoms. I've had nausea and vomiting from Advil and symbalta taken together. Go to your pharmacy and afloat a pharmacist.

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I read probiotics may not be good for us.

For people with suppressed immune systems due to disease or treatment for a disease (such as cancer chemotherapy), taking probiotics may actually increase your chances of getting sick.

http://www.medicinenet.com/probiotics/page4.htm



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58 yo..Relapsed in 99 and again in 2004. Started triple therapy with Victrelis July 22,2012.  genotype 1a. week 8,12,16,24 VL Undetectable..E.O.T -- 6-22-2013,,,EOT + 24., UND. 

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Hi iggle, it was the Bactrim. It always surprises me that docs don't either suggest or even prescribe probiotics along with these drugs, as well as taking into consideration the effects on the liver. It would likely prevent any long term gastric issues, thus ultimately saving time and money. I'm taking probiotics at the moment as I'm recovering from a nasty gastric/fluey bug.

Hey, not long to go now! smile

Steff xx



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Thanks Steff,

Just to clarify, was it Bactrim or Cleocin that gave you problems? The doctor I saw tonight told me to take probiotics too (the other doctor never mentioned it) so I just picked up a box. I'm gonna call my liv doc in the morning, and make sure he is ok with me taking these. I've been feeling pretty well overall lately, and then this bactrim had to mess things up! blankstare I guess the positive side is that it's just 10 days on the antibiotic and I only have 2 and a half weeks left of tx.



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Hi iggle,

That's one antibiotic I'll never touch again! Had it prescribed for a UTI about 18 months ago and the sx were dreadful - shaking, anxiety attacks, nightmares.....

I always take probiotics if I have to have antibiotics and it does combat the nausea and diarrhea. I did find some info on the net about the correct intervals to take them along with the antibiotics, but it's always a good idea to take probiotics afterwards, to redress the balance of good gut bacteria.

Glad to hear you've been prescribed something different smile I didn't take them on tx, but I exepct others have, so hopefully will come along and share their experience.

Steff xx



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Thanks for the reply Malcolm. A doctor just gave me a script for Cleocin. I'm not sure if this will be any better or not.



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Hi iggle, Bactrim is a good antibiotic for staph. skin lesions such as boils and folliculitis. It's pretty toxic for the liver, so I would not take it. I had 2 courses of 'Keflex' after my Dermatologist surgeries, and that is better tolerated and probably more effective. Ask your doc before taking any antibiotics- most are OK unless you have significant liver damage.



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So it turns out that I have folliculitis, or an ingrown hair under my right arm. I noticed it on Friday, when moving my arm hurt like heck. I went to the ER to get it checked out, and they prescribed me an antibiotic called bactrim. The bactrim has been making me nauseous to the point that I can't take it anymore. I called the doctor to see if he would change the prescription, and he never called me back. I have less than 3 weeks left of tx, why couldn't this wait until then!

Has anyone taken an antibiotic while on tx? I can not find any information on what the interactions are them.



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