I would like to know what I am in for when I start my 6 to 8 months of medication this week, here in China.
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Pulmanory Tuberculosis, are you a smoker?
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Fatigue is induced by the medication. If not taken, one can die from it.
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The absolute best web site is www.webmd.com/ They have very thorough up to date medical informatio on everything in an unbiased way.
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INH, pyrazinamide and rifampicin-- Liver toxicity. Nausea, vomiting, raised liver enzymes, jaundice. Get baseline LFTs done and then at regular intervals ( monthly). Streptomycin-- vestibular toxicity. Balance may be affected and there may be ringing in the ears. Ethambutal-- Optic neuritis. Colour blindness or blurred vision. Rifampicin can also cause low platelet count and kidney dysfunction. INH can also cause pyridoxine (component of vitamin B complex) deficiency. Take B complex along with it. Al these drugs can cause nausea, vomiting or an allergic rash. Don't worry. You may not get any of these side-effects, but it is better to be aware so that you are watchful
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