Reviewer: 75 or over Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Reviewer: on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year

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My daughter (in her early teens) took this medicine for 9 months after a supposedly positive PPD. The doctors insisted she take it even though her chest x-rays came negative, and I trusted them enough to follow their directions. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION. My daughter experienced mood swings while taking it. Even though her emotional symptoms seem resolved since completing the 9 month treatment, ... Show Full Comment

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My daughter (in her early teens) took this medicine for 9 months after a supposedly positive PPD. The doctors insisted she take it even though her chest x-rays came negative, and I trusted them enough to follow their directions. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION. My daughter experienced mood swings while taking it. Even though her emotional symptoms seem resolved since completing the 9 month treatment, she is still complaining of negative nerve/ muscle pains and strange neurological sensations. Plus she has half the hair she had before completing treatment over a year ago, and her beautiful hair is now so thin that her entire scalp tans. The doctors shrugged off all our concerns during treatment, and blamed the serious side effects on inadequate sleep and nutrition habits, which is so insulting because we eat well and lead healthy lifestyles. The doctors don't listen, and looked at us like we were troublesome patients or crazy when we shared our concerns. If we have to deal with the residual side effects over the rest of her life, I don't expect the support from doctors to be any better than what we have experienced so far. I have lost faith in doctors and the pharmaceutical industry. Avoid medications unless its immediate life or death concern.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Took this for a positive TB test, small area in lungs of inactive tb cells. Ok for 2 weeks and then wham! I thought i had the flu until I took it 2 more times and 4 hours after each time, nausea, vomiting, chills, muscle cramps. The last time my whole body went into spasms, and I thought I would die of a heart attack ( I have HBP). I even soiled myself. I told my doctor I was not taking them ... Show Full Comment

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Took this for a positive TB test, small area in lungs of inactive tb cells. Ok for 2 weeks and then wham! I thought i had the flu until I took it 2 more times and 4 hours after each time, nausea, vomiting, chills, muscle cramps. The last time my whole body went into spasms, and I thought I would die of a heart attack ( I have HBP). I even soiled myself. I told my doctor I was not taking them and he agreed, wants to put me on another drug. We'll see. Nothing is worth feeling like you are dying. I've had generic drug reactions before, but not this bad.
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Reviewer: TeeH, 55-64 (Patient)

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Recently my PCP had discussed going on Isoniazid with me, as I had a positive TB skin text. I actually just filled my prescription and was planning on starting it within the next few days; however, after reading all the comments regarding the side effects of this drug, all I can say is NO WAY!! Thanks everyone!!

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Recently my PCP had discussed going on Isoniazid with me, as I had a positive TB skin text. I actually just filled my prescription and was planning on starting it within the next few days; however, after reading all the comments regarding the side effects of this drug, all I can say is NO WAY!! Thanks everyone!!
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Reviewer: BR, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was told by my doctor that because I am young that I won't really be affected by this medication since the more serious symptoms only occur for the elderly. I've been on this medication for about a month and a half now and already I have been having Liver problems, Stomach Issues, EXTREME mood swings that cause me to lash out at people and finally overall unwellness all the time. It's caused me ... Show Full Comment

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I was told by my doctor that because I am young that I won't really be affected by this medication since the more serious symptoms only occur for the elderly. I've been on this medication for about a month and a half now and already I have been having Liver problems, Stomach Issues, EXTREME mood swings that cause me to lash out at people and finally overall unwellness all the time. It's caused me to have more difficulty at school and issues with my friends. I really hope that when I go for my next blood test for my liver that they can do SOMETHING for everything it's doing. On another note, the pill itself is really difficult to take. I already have a small throat and have difficulty swallowing food and because the pills themselves are uncoated or anything I always get the gross taste of the pill since it dissolves in my mouth. I guess I sorta just have to deal with it. I mean, this is better than having TB, right? As I go on with this medication, I'll keep adding more reviews. I'm on it the whole 9 months so still have a while to go.
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