Ethambutol and headache Patient Reports February 09, 2010

Ethambutol Side Effects Report #5304999-0
Ethambutol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 179.9 lb, was diagnosed with tuberculosis  and was treated with Ethambutol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , headache , myopathy toxic, optic atrophy, optic nerve disorder, optic neuropathy, visual field defect. Ethambutol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, RIFAMPICIN, METFORMIN, PLAQUENIL. Patient recovered.

Ethambutol Side Effects Report #4880814-4
Ethambutol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with disseminated tuberculosis and was treated with Ethambutol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coordination abnormal, headache , nausea , nystagmus. Ethambutol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIFAMPICIN. Patient recovered.