A 31-year-old member asked:
If you had sex and you are taking isoniazid is there any concern?
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Dr. Jay Parkanswered
Pediatrics 52 years experience
No: Main concern will be whether patient remain compliant with recommended treatment plan.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
What are the effects of inh(isoniazid) on my body if taken for 9 months?
Dr. Steven Fineanswered
Infectious Disease 33 years experience
Liver and nerve: Can cause liver problems and nerve problems (neuropathy) like numbness and tingling. Need to monitor these things.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Why can't you drink alcoholic bevareges when you are taking isoniazid?
Dr. Joel Gallantanswered
Infectious Disease 38 years experience
INH hepatitis: Isoniazid (inh) can cause liver damage, and so can alcohol. Drinking alcohol increases the risk of inh hepatitis.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Help! really worried? I missed 2 doses of isoniazid for tb?
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Isoniazid: "Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Do I still have tuberculosus if I took isoniazid for a year?
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 25 years experience
Probably not: Treatment of latent tuberculosis infection with 9-12 months of daily Isoniazid (assuming excellent adherence) is 80-90% effective in eliminating the l... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Should i be worried i missed 2 doses of isoniazid for tb?
Dr. Robert Isaacsanswered
41 years experience
Missed isoniazid: No, missing only 2 doses of inh would not be a problem. Tb is very slow growing, so missing 2 doses wouldn't be enough time for it to recover and sta... Read More
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Last updated Jul 17, 2012
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