Thank you for your question<\/p>\n
I appreciate that it must be difficult for you having to take so many meds at the moment. This will only be for a short time though until the TB is treated.<\/p>\n
The TB meds you are taking are recommended for TB. It will therefore not harm you as it is meant to cure the TB. The meds are also routinely prescribed even for people taking HIV meds (called ART), as is your case.<\/p>\n
One of your meds, the Wysolone, is or treating breathing difficulties, which is one of the things you mentioned in your email.<\/p>\n
Although the TB drugs can be tough and have some side effects, you will only need to take them for about 6 to 12 months, depending on the combination. This is the standard for first line regimen which you are on. It is therefore really important that you take thee meds carefully. This means taking them as prescribed by your doctor.<\/p>\n
Missing TB meds can cause drug resistance and even MDR TB (multidrug resistant TB). Treatment for MDR TB is longer and has much nastier side effects, so it is best to adhere to your first line regimen in order to cure the TB and ensure that you don’t develop MDR TB. If you have just started taking the TB meds, you should start to feel better within in 2-3 weeks.<\/p>\n
Good luck with completing the remaining meds.<\/p>\n
Best wishes.<\/p>\n
TB and HIV coinfection (from the i-Base training manual)
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