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Is Urinary Incontinence A Side Effect Of Forecox?

My father aged 76 suffering from lung tb and taking forecox since last 10 days and developed the problem of urinating unknowingly in the bed and talking desultory words i.e meaningless words. Is it the side effects of forecox? Kindly provided me the detail information.
Wed, 1 Jun 2022
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Urinary incontinence does not seem to be due to the side effect of Forecox. Based on the history given in your query your father seems to have developed symptoms suggestive of psychosis. Forecox is commonly prescribed to treat tuberculosis. It consists of four active drugs isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol and pyrazinamide. Although it is less common, however isoniazid and ethambutol are known to cause psychosis in some patients. Other possibility that should be ruled out by his treating doctor is intracranial tuberculoma (tuberculosis in the brain).

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

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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Is Urinary Incontinence A Side Effect Of Forecox?

Hi. Urinary incontinence does not seem to be due to the side effect of Forecox. Based on the history given in your query your father seems to have developed symptoms suggestive of psychosis. Forecox is commonly prescribed to treat tuberculosis. It consists of four active drugs isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol and pyrazinamide. Although it is less common, however isoniazid and ethambutol are known to cause psychosis in some patients. Other possibility that should be ruled out by his treating doctor is intracranial tuberculoma (tuberculosis in the brain). Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician