Living with HIV in the Philippines: Email 427: To Take Isoniazid or Not?

Good day. I just came from RITM today for refill. The Dr noticed from my chart that im not yet taking izo. I would to ask your opinion regarding taking isoniazid as prophylaxis. The Dr told me that this is like having vaccine for the diasease. At first i was hesitant to take the prescription but eventually convinced to accept it. I was not able to ask if i could start taking it after i finished my cotri so that my liver and kidney will not overwork. My X ray and sputum test are both ok. Please give me some words.

Good Bless to you.

POZZIEPINOY’S RESPONSE

Hi.

Thank you for your email.

To be factual, I asked Dr. Ditangco, the head of RITM-ARG and she said that newly diagnosed PLHIV's in the Philippines, regardless of their CD4, will have to take isoniazid for 6 months.

I hope I was able to answer your concerns. Feel free to email me again if you have other questions.

Stay healthy,

Pozziepinoy

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