Addict with TB

[Vortex78]

I am in 1st week of treatment for TB and I am also a recovering drug addict.... I use my methadone with the TB meds as I have no choice but today I started feeling like I am in full on heroin withdrawal, I relapsed today and shot up... Please help I need it..

[Jack70]

same as me. Are you on rifampin? It cancels out your meth. You need to up your meth by at least 50% When I first started I had same reaction. Your doctor should have told you about this.

Also don’t let them give you Fluroquinolone antibiotics there not safe

[HelenC Partner TB Alert]

Dear Vortex78. I am so sorry to hear that your TB diagnosis and treatment has caused you to relapse - this is a time when you need stability and all the support you can get. I am glad Jack70 has reached out with some advice and support for you and I hope that you have spoken to your doctor by now to get a suitable prescription. Do you have a TB nurse? They can also help you with practical support - not just the treatment. It is really important that you take your TB medication as prescribed, both to help you recover and to protect others. I hope you get all the support you are entitled to and I wish you all the best going forward.