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H Pylori Treatment Questions
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 2:49 pm
by traciemoran
Can anyone who successfully eradicated tell me how to take the bismuth quad therap
slope gamey? Am I supposed to take all pills at the same time? I didn’t get specific instructions from my Gi doc and from what I have read the pepto lessens the effectiveness of the tetracycline. Am I supposed to wake up throughout the night to make sure they are evenly dosed or it is just during day hours. Any help is appreciated!
Re: H Pylori Treatment Questions
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:20 am
by Helico_expert
the general rule is to maintain the antibiotic dose in the blood.
so if you are asked to take the pills 3 times a day, then you take the pills every 8 hours.
in a quadruple therapy, it is common that some medicine has to be taken 4 times a day, and some 3 times a day, and even 2 times a day.
so ideally, you'll need to time yourself, every 6 hrs, 8 hrs and 12 hrs to take those tablets separately.
Re: H Pylori Treatment Questions
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2025 11:00 am
by oggymat
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Re: H Pylori Treatment Questions
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2025 11:01 am
by oggymat
oggymat wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2025 11:00 am
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Re: H Pylori Treatment Questions
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2025 5:02 pm
by sophia2005
You should follow a strict schedule for the bismuth quadruple therapy, usually taking the medications four times a day with meals and at bedtime. It's important to space them evenly during waking hours—no need to wake up at night. While Pepto-Bismol (bismuth) may slightly reduce tetracycline absorption, it's usually prescribed together because the overall treatment is effective. If unsure, check with your doctor or pharmacist for precise instructions. Hope you feel better soon!
Re: H Pylori Treatment Questions
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2025 3:05 pm
by villagetunic
traciemoran wrote: Tue Dec 24, 2024 2:49 pm
Can anyone who successfully eradicated tell me how to take the bismuth quad therap
slope gamey? Am I supposed to take all pills at the same time? I didn’t get specific instructions from my Gi doc and from what I have read the pepto lessens the effectiveness of the tetracycline. Am I supposed to wake up throughout the night to make sure they are evenly dosed or it is just during day hours. Any help is appreciated!
viewtopic.phpMonkey Mart
You seem to have many treatment inquiries! Always follow your doctor's advice, however many people find it helpful to take bismuth and tetracycline separately to maximize efficacy. Dosing during the day is fine, but spacing them out helps. Consult your GI doctor or pharmacist for more specific advice. Best of luck with your recovery!
Re: H Pylori Treatment Questions
Posted: Mon May 05, 2025 3:07 pm
by branwenarianwen
sophia2005 wrote: Thu Mar 06, 2025 5:02 pm
Among Us Online You should follow a strict schedule for the bismuth quadruple therapy, usually taking the medications four times a day with meals and at bedtime. It's important to space them evenly during waking hours—no need to wake up at night. While Pepto-Bismol (bismuth) may slightly reduce tetracycline absorption, it's usually prescribed together because the overall treatment is effective. If unsure, check with your doctor or pharmacist for precise instructions. Hope you feel better soon!
I wonder if I miss a dose during the day, should I skip it or take a make-up dose? Will it greatly affect the treatment's effectiveness?
Re: H Pylori Treatment Questions
Posted: Thu May 08, 2025 4:08 pm
by Helico_expert
It's best to maintain the concentration of antibiotic in your blood to keep the H. pylori poisoned. If you skipped a day, the concentration in your blood will reduce, and the unkilled H. pylori may learn to become resistant. Therefore, try to take the antibiotics on time.
Re: H Pylori Treatment Questions
Posted: Mon May 12, 2025 7:45 pm
by crazycattle3dio
It's really important to get clear instructions on how to take your medication, especially a complex regimen like bismuth quadruple therapy. You should contact your GI doctor's office as soon as possible to get specific instructions tailored to the exact medications prescribed for you.
Re: H Pylori Treatment Questions
Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2025 3:46 pm
by BrockRubeo
Okay, this reminds me of that time... Dosage schedules, a real head scratcher! So, bismuth quad therapy, huh? Instructions MIA are the worst. I bet there are many opinions about this. It is indeed a head scratcher. I seem to recall when my dad had a Friday Night Funkin related incident, he also needed clarification on timed medication. He ended up calling the pharmacist at 3 AM in a panic! Hope someone has solid advice for you!