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Are There Any Side Effects Of Stopping Medication?

i just stopped taking rifampin,azitromycin, and ethambutol for a period of 18 months for a micaorganism in my lungs (have copd). Are there any side effects to doing this. I stopped on the 17th of this month and since then i feel terrible. Is this as a result of stopping?
Fri, 6 Nov 2015
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Hello
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The drugs mentioned in the query are used in conjugation to treat Tuberculosis. There is a proper protocol for treatment; it is therefore advisable to not terminate the treatment before the completion of course prescribed.
The drugs have side effects which make the patient suffer more than the disease during the course of treatment, but the effectiveness of treatment is worth taking the pain.
Kindly see the consulting doctor and inform him about the missed dosage and continue the treatment. Incomplete treatment will cause re-infection, makes it difficult to treat further adding distress to both patient and treating doctor.
Hope your concern is answered. Thank you.
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Are There Any Side Effects Of Stopping Medication?

Hello I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The drugs mentioned in the query are used in conjugation to treat Tuberculosis. There is a proper protocol for treatment; it is therefore advisable to not terminate the treatment before the completion of course prescribed. The drugs have side effects which make the patient suffer more than the disease during the course of treatment, but the effectiveness of treatment is worth taking the pain. Kindly see the consulting doctor and inform him about the missed dosage and continue the treatment. Incomplete treatment will cause re-infection, makes it difficult to treat further adding distress to both patient and treating doctor. Hope your concern is answered. Thank you.