Experiences with

Rifampicin / Isoniazid

i am on rifampicin, isoniazid, ethambutol and pyranzinamide and have completed 10 weeks now out of 9months. I feel tired, nauseous, tingling in fingers and toes, itchy skin, aching muscles. I am trying so hard to avoid tyramine as this really makes it worse.

Hello, Just wondering if anyone over the aged 55 taking Isoniazid for 9 months ? And if did, tolerated well ? any side effects? Many thanks in advance.

Hello, I'm on Isoniazid, getting closer to the 2,5 months, but I'm becoming increasingly more depressed and irritable. Anyone else experiencing these? And I'm dropping things from hands and feel and clumsy, fine motor skills impaired ?! Many thanks.

Hello Everyone, Hope you are having a good day... I started Isoniazid a few weeks ago, and just wondering if anyone has any knowledge or experienced some symptoms of nerve damage due to Isoniazid? I seem to have a little bit of weakness in my hands.. I'm not sure if I should be concerned about this

Hello, I value patient experience very much. Just wondering about some common symptoms/signs of toxicity while on Isoniazid, it would be useful to watch for these symptoms for early identification !! Many thanks Rodegardens

hello, I have started Isoniazid for 6 months, but I'm 58 yo. Liver risk is apparently higher because of my age. Just wondering if anyone is aware of some supplements that can support the liver? Thanks in advance Rosegardens

DO’S Tepid showers - not hot Dove or baby soap/unscented shower gels/soaps exfoliating gloves using quick, easy strokes Coconut oil in the shower – and afterwards Meds – Sertraline, Benadryl, Hydroxyzine, Questran packets, rifampin, cholestriramine, cholesterol lowering drugs (fenifibrate & simvastatin

Regarding itching…. DO’S Tepid showers Dove or baby soap/unscented shower gels/soaps xfoliating gloves using quick, easy strokes Coconut oil in the shower – and afterwards Meds – Sertraline, Benadryl, Hydroxyzine, Questran packets, rifampin, cholestriramine, cholesterol lowering drugs (fenifibrate

[u][i]Alkaline Transaminase (ALT)[/i][/u] This is a blood test that is part of our liver panel. It is released predominantly by injured hepatocytes (cells of the liver), making it usually more prone to be seen in hepatitis. PBC is primarily a disease of the bile duct cells (biliary

[i]Rifampicin -[/i] This is used for moderate to severe itching. Usually given if cholestryamine has been ineffective in helping the itch. Dosage begins at 150mgs daily. It can sometimes cause nausea, and more significantly can cause some elevation in liver enzymes. When starting it, liver function

I had a TB blood test along with other tests because my ophthalmologist was wondering if there was an underlying cause for an eye inflammation. Turns out my TB test was positive. 😳 I think I probably was exposed when I worked at a psychiatric hospital with a high risk population. I plan to start the

Regarding itching…. DO’S Tepid showers Dove or baby soap/shower gels Exfoliating gloves using quick, easy strokes Coconut oil in the shower – and afterwards Meds – Sertraline, Benadryl, Hydroxyzine, Questran packets, rifampin, cholestriramine, cholesterol lowering drugs (fenifibrate & simvastatin

from Dr Jones' book - Cholestyramine (Questran) is the first line treatment for the itching. If this doesn't work, then taking Rifampicin is the next line of therapy. Even when this is effective, it can make the liver worse. It is very important to check liver function tests after taking Rifampicin

DO’S Tepid showers Dove or baby soap/shower gels Exfoliating gloves using quick, easy strokes Coconut oil in the shower – and afterwards Meds – Sertraline, Benadryl, Hydroxyzine, Questran packets, rifampin, cholestriramine, cholesterol lowering drugs (fenifibrate & simvastatin) Cotton or soft jersey

hiya -advice/your experiences requested please. I was fortunate to be given open heart surgery mid feb to mend my heart (valve) and put it in good shape for future ops and quality of life. Fabulous surgeon/team. Recovery tough but was doing ok within 3 weeks of surgery - upto 1-1.5 miles walking. Then

Hello, I have Latent TB, I am 59 years old health professional who worked in hospitals for many years. I'm so worried, I and I dread the idea of taking any of these medication, feels like a constant nightmare, and need to make the final decision now. I tend to have a medication sensitivity and wondering

On my 3rd month of treatment for active TB, currently on Rifampin, isoniazid, and b6. Looking at 6 months of treatment, maybe 9. I feel fatigued all the time, even with good sleep, exercise, drinking lots of water, eating whole foods and probiotics— like this general feeling of unwell and tiredness.

I has optic neuritis due to isoniazid but all the tb meds interacted so I'm off them for number of weeks to recover. However remaining brain tb is causing inflammation and I just don't know what to do. It appears all the tb first line meds and moxifloxacin can cause optic neuritis except pyrazinamide

I ..66 year old male..have been on rifampin about a two months for latent tb. I have been taking tramadol and hydrocodone for many years for chronic back problems. I am now dealing with tremendous back pain I haven't felt for many years. I read that rifampin lessens the effect of opioid medicine. I would

I am currently being treated for latent TB with Rifampin and on prednisone 6mg. I was doing so so well before this new med and it seems rifampin decreases the effects of prednisone which I’ve noticed so much lately! Ugh! I feel as if I’m back to square 1 with the PMR. Is anyone aware of how much I