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I have been taking INH 300 mg per day for two months. Lab work showed positive for TB, however chest tray was okay. I am required to take for 6 months. Recently for last two weeks I have been having severe diarrhea and last couple days lots of gas and hurting part of stomach. I believe this side effects from this medication. YYYY@YYYY
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Yes,it can be a side effect of the medication.
Some suggestions about the treatment are:
-Use over the counter medication like Imodium for the diarrhea
-Use Buscopan to relief the abdominal pain
-Take daily pro-biotics
-Use a plain diet that contain rice, bananas,apple juice and toast
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What Causes Diarrhea And Abdominal Pain?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes,it can be a side effect of the medication. Some suggestions about the treatment are: -Use over the counter medication like Imodium for the diarrhea -Use Buscopan to relief the abdominal pain -Take daily pro-biotics -Use a plain diet that contain rice, bananas,apple juice and toast Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.