Santi Posted August 21, 2011 Report Posted August 21, 2011 Hello- We started Rifampin 3 days ago with 300mg for my 8 year old son. Today we increased his dose to 450mg. About 5 hours later my son had severe abdominal pain. He was completely hunched over, saying its like a knife stabbing into him. He could not walk. I have never seen him like this-so terrifying. I took him to emergency, and they did necessary bloodwork (including for appendix) and all came back normal. About 3 1/2 hours late he jumped off the bed and said the pain is gone. He is doing fine now-THANK GOD! Has anyone had this experience with this abx? Not a good way to start our journey. I am waiting to hear back from his doctor how to proceed. Andrea
lismom Posted August 22, 2011 Report Posted August 22, 2011 When starting rifampin we were told to take 300mg once a day for the first week and work up to more the following week. Maybe 3 days is not slow enough? Just a thought. Kathy
Santi Posted August 22, 2011 Author Report Posted August 22, 2011 When starting rifampin we were told to take 300mg once a day for the first week and work up to more the following week. Maybe 3 days is not slow enough? Just a thought. Kathy I think this may be the case to. Thanks Andrea
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