antibiotics while on Hydroxycarbamide

[Kilmichael]

Has anyone taken Antibiotics while on Hydroxycarbamide … Would appreciate any information ..

[Cat1001954]

Hi yes I’m on them constantly because of asthma and utis

[Kilmichael in reply to Cat1001954]

Thank you Cat

[Cat1001954 in reply to Kilmichael]

Your very welcome

[Mostew]

Would be a good idea to take probiotics after antibiotics.

Optibac do a special one .

[Kilmichael in reply to Mostew]

Thank you mostew

[Murdoch01 in reply to Mostew]

Probiotics with antibiotics and for a while after

[Mostew in reply to Murdoch01]

Yes . Optibac do a special one . I forgot to say

[Murdoch01 in reply to Mostew]

Thank you Mostew

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice]

hi Kilmichael, if you are taking any medication, either for your MPN or any other medical condition it is always advisable to ask the person prescribing anti-biotics if there are any contra-indications with other medications, you can also ask the pharmacist to check this for you as well. Best wishes, Maz

[Kilmichael in reply to Mazcd]

Thank you Maz

[Loubprv Volunteer]

Hi

I ve been on HU for 15 years - I had bucket loads of antibiotics for pneumonia a couple of months ago.

As Maz says best to check for contraindications. I would highly recommend that you take a good probiotic that ensures the cultures reaches your gut in live condition

I take ‘every day extra ‘ from Optibac as well as their “ immune support”. If the antibiotics cause thrush they also produce a probiotic to help with this.

This company has helpful nutritionists that will answer any questions you have.

Hope that helps

Best wishes Louise

[Kilmichael in reply to Loubprv]

Thank you Louise

[Loubprv Volunteer in reply to Kilmichael]

A pleasure. Have that vax! 1 day feeling a bit unwell is better than 2 months feeling really rough - and a ton of antibiotics x

[hunter5582]

It is always best to review potential interactions with the prescriber and/or pharmacist. Some docs will not be familiar with hydroxycarbamide but can easily check against the drug they are prescribing. You can also check yourself using resources like these.

rxlist.com/drug-interaction...

drugs.com/drug_interactions...

[Kilmichael in reply to hunter5582]

Thank you Hunter

[jointpain]

Yes my wife has now been on hydroxycarbamide and Anagrelide and penicillin for five years now, the reason being, she has MF and had a Splenectomy.

[Tilly_Rose]

Yes I have a few times and no trouble at all x

[Janis12]

Hi, yes I have had antibiotics with hydroxy with no problems. I eat natural yogurt every day and I think this probably helps.

[Kilmichael in reply to Janis12]

Thank you all, my friends… I feel reassured 🙏🏽