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Posted 3/13/2018 5:19 AM (GMT 0)
I was doing some reading and thinking. What kind of labs/ monitoring/ tests should I be doing while on antibiotics?

My GP isn't the most pro-active but if I request something that makes sense he will order it. Can people suggest what they have been doing and why?

Also I am starting Rifampin soon. Am concerned as I know it can be a hard drug to take.
Posted 3/13/2018 5:22 AM (GMT 0)
I didn’t find Rifampin very hard to take but I did start off lower dose for a few weeks.

My GP - knowing I was on long term antibiotics gave me a standing order for monthly tests: Kidney and liver function tests, as well as hematology profile.
Posted 3/13/2018 5:29 AM (GMT 0)
Oh good to know about the Rifampin. So far my body has been a total champ with everything except IV clarithromycin. I was kind of feeling a little fear about starting the Rifampin just in case.

Thanks also for tests - I will request.
Posted 3/13/2018 7:52 AM (GMT 0)
The Rifampin should be taken on empty stomach. Beware - you will have orange pee.
Posted 3/13/2018 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
Excellent! lol Better if it glows in the dark...
Posted 3/14/2018 8:07 AM (GMT 0)

Glascis said...
Excellent! lol Better if it glows in the dark...

Well, not quite... shocked
Posted 3/14/2018 9:47 AM (GMT 0)
I have seen some liver values rise with abx so definitely that one. In addition kidney and blood count. ECG is recommended if you are on azithromycin
Posted 3/14/2018 12:13 PM (GMT 0)
i do the following, monthly

-ALT
-AST
-serum albumin
-bilirubin
-creatinine
-alkaline phosphatase
-magnesium
-potasium
-blood urea
-TSH
-complete hemogram
-ionized and blood calcium
Posted 3/14/2018 4:33 PM (GMT 0)
Vit D25 Total is good to take every 3 or 4 months.
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