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10 years ago•15 Replies

has anyone tried azithomycin?

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alanjudy10 years ago

It is one of the most usual antibiotics used to treat bronchiectasis to stop infections. I have used it for years with no problems. Unfortunately as I have an immune deficiency it doesn't work very well for me now. There a lot of people on the site who say it has reduced their infection rate dramatically.

10 years ago

Alanjudy, it's a big relief to hear that you have used it for years with no problems as I was a little worried about possible long term side effects. I have used it for about 18 months now and unfortunately there has been no decrease in my number of infections. I was a little puzzled yesterday at reading it listed as one of the drugs used as an immunosuppressant in a post-transplant scenario. Do you know how it works in this way ? Thank you for your information, A.

MarieW-F in reply to 10 years ago

Argana, are you sure you didn't read the name Azathioprine? its an immuno-suppressant used in post-transplant. I am on it (and azithromycin).

I have been taking azathioprine for 3 years and azithromycin for 2 years.

in reply to MarieW-F10 years ago

Perhaps I did get it wrong Marie or perhaps the blog I read it on confused the two drugs. Sorry for any confusion caused by my comment.

MarieW-F in reply to 10 years ago

No worries

skinnylizzy5910 years ago

Hi mommalou, I have been on Azitheromycin for years, I take one tablet a day. It certainly seems to keep the infections at bay. Good luck. Take care, Lizzy.

kimmy5910 years ago

Morning.

I take it three times a week since December fingers crossed infection free so far, I did have continuous infection since June.

Kim xxx

peege10 years ago

I use it in as a cure when I have infections. ie a couse consisting of 3 days on, 10 off x three. Half the time I have to take a second course.

Was also told that if I have bronch I would be px it as a prophylactic 3 times a week.

It's supposed to remain in the system for up to 10 days and also have a drying up effect on mucus - medics informed me.

I have a very sensitive digestive system but I'm fine on it (unlike others).

Marm10 years ago

I've been taking this, together with Acetylcysteine, for 18 months. Went to see consultant last week and everything stable - next appt in. 6 months. No side effects for me. Good luck

nanniesue10 years ago

Been on this drug for about 6 months now & it has certainly thinned the mucus. Hope you find it does the same for you.

Marian-Anne10 years ago

Hi, I am on azithromycin every day, as I have COPD hoping to have the dose lowered to every other day, COPD people are often put on the to help with infection, almost acts as a barrier, when things get worse or we get a really bad infection the GP or Consultant tends to select another Antibiotic to work along side. I do not have too many worries, read all the scary articles but then I am at stage 4 so just take what ever I can to keep me going. Hope thios has been of some help, Good Luck

kirsty7210 years ago

Unfortunatley, I can't use it, as I am allergic to itwhich I only found out recently!!

dafadil10 years ago

Started on them yesterday for first time. I am normally on different Antibiotics as the Doctors have tried me with everyone. Have just finished IV onesfor a fourtnight but didn't help as soon as I finished it was back again. Not surehow will get on.will let you know.Have you started on them?