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Does Forecox Intake Cause Weakness And Drowsiness?

Dear Dr. I have a relative who is 70 years old and has COPD but recently after taking mantoo test he was told that he has TB and given Forecox 2 tabs /day. His question is after taking the medicine he feels weak and can t lift his head as he feels completely drowsy. He sleeps most of the time. The question is it the side effect of Forecox Please respond to YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 2 May 2023
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Hello,

Yes it may be the side effect of taking Forecox with the following explanation. Forecox is a combination of four different drugs used in the treatment of tuberculosis. The four drugs are Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol, and Pyrazinamide. While Forecox is generally safe and effective, it can have side effects, including weakness and drowsiness.

Drowsiness and weakness are relatively common side effects of Forecox, but they are not typically severe. However, it's important to note that these symptoms can be more pronounced in elderly individuals or those with underlying health conditions.

It's also possible that your relative is experiencing side effects from one of the individual drugs in the combination. For example, Isoniazid can cause drowsiness and weakness as well. If your relative's symptoms are severe or persistent, it's important to consult his doctor. They may want to adjust the dosage or switch to a different medication to manage the side effects.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shah Hussain, General & Family Physician

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Does Forecox Intake Cause Weakness And Drowsiness?

Hello, Yes it may be the side effect of taking Forecox with the following explanation. Forecox is a combination of four different drugs used in the treatment of tuberculosis. The four drugs are Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol, and Pyrazinamide. While Forecox is generally safe and effective, it can have side effects, including weakness and drowsiness. Drowsiness and weakness are relatively common side effects of Forecox, but they are not typically severe. However, it s important to note that these symptoms can be more pronounced in elderly individuals or those with underlying health conditions. It s also possible that your relative is experiencing side effects from one of the individual drugs in the combination. For example, Isoniazid can cause drowsiness and weakness as well. If your relative s symptoms are severe or persistent, it s important to consult his doctor. They may want to adjust the dosage or switch to a different medication to manage the side effects. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shah Hussain, General & Family Physician