Experiences with

Rifampin

Today was my last dose of Rifampin and I'm so glad I hung in there! I was not without side effects and have lost 30 pounds due to a drastic change in my eating/diet (mostly an inflammation diet to help support my gut, etc during this treatment).

DO’S Tepid showers - not hot Dove or baby soap/unscented shower gels/soaps exfoliating gloves using quick, easy strokes Coconut oil in the shower – and afterwards Meds – Sertraline, Benadryl, Hydroxyzine, Questran packets, rifampin, cholestriramine, cholesterol lowering drugs (fenifibrate & simvastatin

I plan to start the four month Rifampin treatment regimen next week. I’ve read, on credible websites, about the possible side effects. Since I’m allergic to penicillin, I have been assured that Rafampin isn’t in the PCN family so shouldn’t have a reaction due to that.

DO’S Tepid showers Dove or baby soap/unscented shower gels/soaps xfoliating gloves using quick, easy strokes Coconut oil in the shower – and afterwards Meds – Sertraline, Benadryl, Hydroxyzine, Questran packets, rifampin, cholestriramine, cholesterol lowering drugs (fenifibrate & simvastatin) Cotton

DO’S Tepid showers Dove or baby soap/shower gels Exfoliating gloves using quick, easy strokes Coconut oil in the shower – and afterwards Meds – Sertraline, Benadryl, Hydroxyzine, Questran packets, rifampin, cholestriramine, cholesterol lowering drugs (fenifibrate & simvastatin) Cotton or

DO’S Tepid showers Dove or baby soap/shower gels Exfoliating gloves using quick, easy strokes Coconut oil in the shower – and afterwards Meds – Sertraline, Benadryl, Hydroxyzine, Questran packets, rifampin, cholestriramine, cholesterol lowering drugs (fenifibrate & simvastatin) Cotton or soft jersey

I tend to have a medication sensitivity and wondering whether I would tolerate Rifampin or Isoniazid better ? Also in terms of safety, which medication would be a better choice? Thank you so very much in advance, any information welcomed. Sue

I ..66 year old male..have been on rifampin about a two months for latent tb. I have been taking tramadol and hydrocodone for many years for chronic back problems. I am now dealing with tremendous back pain I haven't felt for many years. I read that rifampin lessens the effect of opioid medicine.

[u][i]Alkaline Transaminase (ALT)[/i][/u] This is a blood test that is part of our liver panel. It is released predominantly by injured hepatocytes (cells of the liver), making it usually more prone to be seen in hepatitis. PBC is primarily a disease of the bile duct cells (biliary

[i]Rifampicin -[/i] This is used for moderate to severe itching. Usually given if cholestryamine has been ineffective in helping the itch. Dosage begins at 150mgs daily. It can sometimes cause nausea, and more significantly can cause some elevation in liver enzymes. When starting it, liver function

On my 3rd month of treatment for active TB, currently on Rifampin, isoniazid, and b6. Looking at 6 months of treatment, maybe 9.

from Dr Jones' book - Cholestyramine (Questran) is the first line treatment for the itching. If this doesn't work, then taking Rifampicin is the next line of therapy. Even when this is effective, it can make the liver worse. It is very important to check liver function tests after taking Rifampicin

I am currently being treated for latent TB with Rifampin and on prednisone 6mg. I was doing so so well before this new med and it seems rifampin decreases the effects of prednisone which I’ve noticed so much lately! Ugh! I feel as if I’m back to square 1 with the PMR.

hiya -advice/your experiences requested please. I was fortunate to be given open heart surgery mid feb to mend my heart (valve) and put it in good shape for future ops and quality of life. Fabulous surgeon/team. Recovery tough but was doing ok within 3 weeks of surgery - upto 1-1.5 miles walking. Then

I would really appreciate some support as i feel like the only person in the world with TB. Do you think the drugs make you feel anxious and low? i am on rifampicin, isoniazid, ethambutol and pyranzinamide and have completed 10 weeks now out of 9months. I feel tired, nauseous, tingling in fingers and

Because apixaban is metabolized by CYP3A4, the presence of strong CYP3A4 inducers such as enzalutamide will increase apixaban metabolism, reducing the AUC and maximum concentration (Cmax).21 Similar strong CYP34A inducers, such as rifampin, decrease the AUC of apixaban by nearly 50%.22 In vitro data

I feel quite sorry for myself. After a weekend of severe pain and vomiting, it turns out my liver isn't doing so well. I'm in hospital atm, and consultant initially thought I had cholecystitis, but that doesn't appear to be the case although the presentation certainly looked that way.Theyve stopped

hi everyone…any natural remedies for this horrendous itching us PBCers get in hands and feet. It’s becoming in bearable in between my toes and fingers, and I’ve given myself blisters on my feet from itching. Nothing can soothe the itch. I was given rifampicin bur had a bad reaction to it! I suffer with

Has anyone had to use rifampin while on Zytiga? Jim has been having recurrent skin staph infections. His PCP is considering rifampin, but UCSF says he'll have to double his Zytiga & prednisone dosage for a month and get two week metabolic panel bloodwork.

There has long been the received wisdom that T3 does not cross the placenta. I am not aware this has been proved in any level of detail. This paper appears to make that look wrong. Indeed, it appears to identify specific pharmaceutical agents which directly and significantly affect T3 transport