Taking anti-tuberculosis medication does not usually cause nipple pain. Isoniazid and rifampicin are the prevalent drugs nowadays. The types of drugs have become more varied and various adverse reactions have appeared at the same time. Some people may have gastrointestinal reactions when taking them, while some patients may have allergic reactions.
1. Isoniazid: Peripheral neuritis may occur as well as hepatic impairment may occur along with epilepsy in some patients, such as numbness, pins and needles sensation at the ends of the limbs, diminished sense of touch, and pain. Malnutrition and diabetic patients are more likely to occur when the application of large doses, if the symptoms are mild, stop the drug for a few days can disappear, if the symptoms are serious, you can use vitamin B to fight it.
2. Rifampicin: Gastrointestinal reactions may occur, mainly manifested as epigastric discomfort, poor appetite, nausea and vomiting and diarrhea. Some also produce liver damage, such as patients with decreased appetite, vomiting and diarrhea and other symptoms. Avoid administering the drug on an empty stomach, and discontinue use of the drug if there is a significant drug reaction. Some may also develop anemia and thrombocytopenia.
Despite the many side effects of isoniazid and rifampicin medications, they do not usually cause nipple pain when taken.
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