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2019-08-06 11:21:44
I was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis 6 months back . The medicines will be completed within 1-2 days (6 months course) . My doctor also advised to stop the medicines after CT scan. Pls advise is it safe to stop medicines at 6 months itself or I shall  continue it for few days on safer side . If yes pls advise the for howmany days .
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Hi. I understand your concern s. I would suggest you to follow up with your treating doctor and have a discussion with the doctor regarding the same

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Hi For pulmonary TB , the course is 6 months. Still wet should be convinced with CT chest. Do the test. If it's good then you can stop medicines

Answered2019-08-06 12:13:01

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