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Topic: Rifampin--please

ailat
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Member # 26113

posted

Please let me know what dosages of rifampin do you take, and do you take it once or twice daily?
thanks a lot
Ann

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bcb1200
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600mg in the morning 1 hour before breakfast.

No evening dose.

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2/10 symptoms began
5/10 dx'd, after 3 months numerous test and doctors

IgM Igenex +/CDC +
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Currently on:

Currently at around 95% +/- most days.

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EmilyT
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I take 600mg (2 pills) 1 hr before dinner. It makes me feel horrible so this way at least I sleep through the worst of it [Smile]

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bcb1200
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Funny..my Rx bottle says take 1 300mg pill 2x / day. But I'm following Dr. S's protocol who says 600mg 1x / day. He is more experienced.

They say it is best if used in the evening (but not at bedtime) on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 3 hours after a meal. Or, you can use it in the morning an hour before breakfast. That is what I do..I tried the PM routine but it was too challenging for me. Morning is easier.

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Bite date ?
2/10 symptoms began
5/10 dx'd, after 3 months numerous test and doctors

IgM Igenex +/CDC +
+ 23/25, 30, 31, 34, 41, 83/93

Currently on:

Currently at around 95% +/- most days.

Posts: 3134 | From Massachusetts | Registered: May 2010 | IP: Logged |

Sophie1234
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Member # 26412

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I could only handle 75mg of this per day. Tried 300mg a few times....eeek.. for me anyway.

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anthropisces
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Member # 15672

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300 mg in the morning, 300 mg in the evening

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