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Tuberculosis Information
This is the English version of a pamphlet that has been translated into the Albanian language. Click here for the Albanian language version. This pamphlet was adapted (i.e., graphics added) by the Division of Tuberculosis Control, Virginia Department of Health from materials developed in 1993 by the New York State Department of Health. INFORMATION ON TUBERCULOSIS (2) Your tests show that you need to take medication for
TB Why should I take my TB medicine? How often should I take my medicine? Should I avoid certain foods or other medicines while I’m
taking my TB medicine?
Will I have side effects from my TB medicine?
What will happen if I stop taking my medicine? How can I remember to take all this medicine?
If you have any questions, be sure to ask your doctor or nurse. This is the English version of a pamphlet that has been translated into the Albanian language. Click here for the Albanian language version. This pamphlet was adapted (i.e., graphics added) by the Division of Tuberculosis Control, Virginia Department of Health from materials developed in 1993 by the New York State Department of Health. |
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(tuberculosis).
TB is spread through the air, so anyone can get TB. Your doctor
has prescribed medicine to cure you. Having TB is very serious.
If you don’t take your medicine, TB can kill you. Even if you
feel OK now, you should take any medicine your doctor has prescribed,
and follow your doctor’s orders.
You
will probably feel better after the first few weeks of treatment,
but you must KEEP taking your medicine until your doctor tells you
to stop. If you stop taking your medicine too soon, the TB can come
back and you might die. And taking your medicine can keep you from
spreading TB to your family, friends and others you have close contact
with.
anything
else unusual, tell your doctor or nurse. If you get a yellowing
of the eyes, or have dark brown urine, stop taking your medicine
and tell your doctor.
about
programs that can help you follow your doctor’s orders. You
can get help in getting to your doctor or clinic, or someone can
come to you every time you need to take your pills.