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Dc. prescribed my 15 and 9 mnth old 1tsp of isozide (isoniazid syrup isp) for 3 months since someone in family was diagnosed with tb. any sideeffects?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Isoniazid: Make sure your son is getting vitamin b6 because the drug depletes the vitamin and can cause peripheral neuropathy and occasionally seizures.

Answered 8/14/2013

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