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Posted by dan67 (Member # 20344) on :
 
My doc prescribed Rifampin but no blood work or liver checks. I don't intend to be on the medication for more than a few weeks. Do I need bloodwork?
 

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Posted by scorpiogirl (Member # 31907) on :
 
I was on Rifampin for 12 months but I never had anything checked. I'm now on Invanz IV and I get my organs checked weekly. I think that's b/c IV is much stronger and can damage organs. I don't know if that applies to oral meds as well??
 

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Posted by ardraneala (Member # 31416) on :
 
u really really should. it causes liver toxicity
 

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