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  5. Ive been on medication for tuberculosis for the past two months. Initially, I was taking Akurit 4, but it caused severe joint pain, so my doctor switched me to AKT 3 about 1.5 months ago. Lately, Ive been experiencing a lot of hair fallso much that I feel I might go bald soon. Ive also noticed quite a few white strands appearing. Could this be a side effect of the medication, and is there anything I can do to control the hair fall and prevent more white hair?

Ive been on medication for tuberculosis for the past two months. Initially, I was taking Akurit 4, but it caused severe joint pain, so my doctor switched me to AKT 3 about 1.5 months ago. Lately, Ive been experiencing a lot of hair fallso much that I feel I might go bald soon. Ive also noticed quite a few white strands appearing. Could this be a side effect of the medication, and is there anything I can do to control the hair fall and prevent more white hair?

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Ive been on medication for tuberculosis for the past two months. Initially, I was taking Akurit 4, but it caused severe joint pain, so my doctor switched me to AKT 3 about 1.5 months ago. Lately, Ive been experiencing a lot of hair fallso much that I feel I might go bald soon. Ive also noticed quite a few white strands appearing. Could this be a side effect of the medication, and is there anything I can do to control the hair fall and prevent more white hair?

Yes are the probable side effects of Anti Tubercular drugs,the joint pains could be Rheumatoid Arthritis also no need to worry everything is reversible once the treatment is doen,have a regular check with your doctor consume protien rich diet.

Last updated on 18 Dec 2024

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