Diagnosed with TB

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Diagnosed with TB

Asked for Male, 35 Years

I have been diagnosed with TB on 04.02.20 and I am taking the medicines as prescribed by doctor. I want to know for how long I have to take these medicines and do I need to reduce the doses of these medicines. I am taking the medicines as mentioned below. Rsinex 600 - 1 tab at 7:30am Pyzina 750 - 2 tab at 1200pm Combutol 1000 - 1 tab 1200 pm My doc is not taking up my calls and I need guidence as doc wants me to visit his clinic which is not possible for me to do so.

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Dr. Kishor Mittal

General Physician 39 yrs exp Indore

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If you have taken pyzina 750 for 2 months ,stop it.Continue Rcinex and combutol for total 6 months atleast.before stopping consult doctor as you may need to continue if needed.

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Dr. Narmada Bhargavi

General Physician 3 yrs exp Chennai

Actually which type of tb are u having?..r u getting treatment for the first time?..what did u r CBNAAT report say about sensitivity of drugs?.. The regimen of drugs u r following is not correct...u have to take isoniazid in intensive and continuation phases...lot many things to discuss.. Atleast consult online for further management

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Dr. Alben General Physician 23 yrs exp Bangalore Rural Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Alben

General Physician 23 yrs exp Bangalore Rural

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Follow the guidelines. Take your medicine correctly. Remember TB treatment in India is Free

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https://www.nhp.gov.in/revised-national-tuberculosis-control-programme_pg

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Go to a TB specialist

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