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What Causes Joint Pain While Using AKT 3 For TB Infection?

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I am suffering from TB infection.Doctor siad to take AKT4 for 2 months then AKT2 for 4months.After 6 months when i get tested again TB infection is positive.Now doctor said to take AKT3.

I am taking AKT3 since 10 days back and felt joint paint in my knee.Is this dangerous?What are symptoms to know that TB infection is over?
Tue, 13 Jun 2017
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Hello,

Joint pains are mainly due to Rifampicin tablet in AKT3. Symptoms to know that you are free from TB are improved weight, improved appetite, no fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Siva Kumar Reddy
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What Causes Joint Pain While Using AKT 3 For TB Infection?

Hello, Joint pains are mainly due to Rifampicin tablet in AKT3. Symptoms to know that you are free from TB are improved weight, improved appetite, no fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siva Kumar Reddy