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Ethambutol
Ethambutol is an antibiotic used for treating a NTM/ MAC infection. Individuals are advised to take with or without food; do not take with aluminum-containing antacids.
Potential Side Effects
- Rash
- GI upset- do not forget to tell your healthcare provider if you have lost weight over time
- Neuropathy
- Eye problems, such as Optic Neuritis, are seen more in older patients with kidney failure issues. An episode of optic neuritis typically begins with eye pain, especially with eye pain- this appears like a thumbprint or a smudge that blurs the vision. Within a week, this may progress to a darkening of the visual fields. Reading can become difficult. Many patients notice that colors appear less bright in the affected eye. It is important to schedule and maintain appointments with an ophthalmologist experienced in Optic Neuritis. Report any changes in vision to your doctor immediately and stop taking the drug.
I took Ethambutol in the past and maintained regular visits with a neuro-ophthalmologist. I was fortunate to be able to take this drug without any adverse side effects. If you have taken Ethambutol, please share your experience with the community.
http://Brighamandwomens.orgneurology/neuro-opthamology/optic-neuritis
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