- male
- 45 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm on MDR for about 15 months now, and I'm curious about how much longer I'll have to take these meds. Can you also help me with the side effects? I've been having issues with confusion, feeling scared, and sweating a lot, especially when I eat. I'm taking clofazime 100mg, thiomide E 750mg, pyrizamide 2000mg, and moxifloxacin 400mg.
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you should take for 3 months more
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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