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Tuberculosis Weight

2019-06-13 04:46:00
I have been taking DOTS for 3 months and my weight was 67 when I started. Now it has increased to 72 kg. Now my question is the medication which was given was for > 70 Kg. My has increased to 72 this month should I change the DOTS medicine to more than < 70 kg one or continue this only?
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Dose do not change. Keep a regular follow up with your treating doctor

Answered2019-06-13 07:04:54

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Hi No need to change. Continue the current medications

Answered2019-06-15 10:34:48

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