Hi,
Ever since I've started taking Isoniazid, (tuberculosis-preventing drug), I've been breaking out with nodules and cysts. I only have latent TB, not active, but I was prescribed Isoniazid to prevent future complications.
There's documentation (just google or Pubmed it) that Isoniazid may lead to acne because of its corticosteriod/androgen producing effects.
I have 3 months (out of 9) of medication left. I'm trying to decide whether to follow through with it or to stop. The recommended period of Isoniazid is actually 6-9 months, but the doctor that prescribed isoniazid to me routinely prescribes it for 9 months just to be safe.
I really want to stop taking Isoniazid b/c of the nodules and cysts that it may be causing me, but I don't want to deviate from the doctor's instructions for tuberculosis. I've contacted this doctor about it, but he's affiliated with the university I go to, which is out of state. (I can't just drop by and say 'hey, look at my face. get me off this medicine!')
What should I do?
Hello, I know its been about four years, but right now I'm going through the same thing. I have one more month to go and willing to hear from you to enrich me with your experience with Isoniazid. Should I do the Regimen and are there any other products to use? Thanks so much if you reply.