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I am on tuberculosis medication since last 5 months. when to stop medication ?

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Dr. Alvaro Aranda answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Usually 9 mo: Will depend on amount of drugs taking, severity, involvement & clinical response. Some regimens now go for 6 mo, should be discuss with yout infectius disease md or your pulm doctor.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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