Posted by yxibow on April 2, 2009, at 23:22:46
In reply to Do antibiotics and AD's hinder each other? UPDATE » myco, posted by myco on April 2, 2009, at 15:25:56
> Interesting follow up here in light of the mentioning that it is possible, but not proven, that antibiotics such as clarithromycin may be hindered in effect by AD's (like nardil) to some extent and vice-versa:
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> Had my follow up exam for pneumonia in my left lung today, not even an hour ago. Although I have coughed up alot of that crap that was initiated via immune response in my lungs....the infection has not changed one bit. In fact is now getting worse in the right lung...antibiotic resistant to clarithromycin?....dr said thats possible. He had no clue/idea about nardil's possible interaction with antibiotics. So still a mystery here...but now perhaps some support assuming this isnt resistance.
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> Anyone else experienced infections that wouldnt go away on AD's?I don't know if it has to do with ADs but having a concommitant illness, anxiety/depression can take a toll on the immune system if you are tired because of it. I usually get a flu shot, even though I'm nowhere near the age that people typically do, just because.
I know of two people in their 30s who work a lot and got pneumonia probably because of overstress and not getting antibiotic help sooner.
As for the antibiotic -- not to scare you, but pneumonia isn't something to mess with. Your strain could be resistant to clarithromycin alone.
The doctor might suggest Augmentin (clarithromycin/clavulanic acid), or a fluoroquinolone or a cephalosporin. I don't think they'd go as far as Ketek (telithromycin) unless necessary.
Anyhow I'm prescribing without a license here.... do continue to follow up with your doctor.
I don't think its the Nardil necessarily, I think its more just genetic tendencies regarding the immune system, stress, and what strain of pneumonia it is.
-- best wishes
Jay
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