Isoniazid and Anxiety: What Users Say

• Lat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2022

For Tuberculosis, Latent "I've been taking isoniazid for 4.5 months now, and my mood has been deteriorating slowly but surely for the last month. I have struggled with fatigue and memory loss since the beginning, and this improved a bit since then but is still hard. But mostly now, I feel incredibly low, teary, overwhelmed, and anxious all the time. I don't feel like I can keep going, but I know I have to."

• Ner...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2016

For Tuberculosis, Latent "Been on isoniazid and pyridoxine for 5 months now for latent TB and have noticed that I've become much more nervous, especially when I'm presenting to a crowd. I've never had issues like this and been a good orator. Lately, I get choked up and have performance anxiety! Can't wait to stop this medication!"

• Ner...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2016

For Tuberculosis, Latent "Been on isoniazid and pyridoxine for 5 months now for latent TB and have noticed that I've become much more nervous, especially when I'm presenting to a crowd. I've never had issues like this and been a good orator. Lately, I get choked up and have performance anxiety! Can't wait to stop this medication!"

• Som...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2013

For Tuberculosis, Active "I am on my 5th month of tuberculosis treatment. Taking isoniazid with a combination of rifampin and Vit. B6. It is a very difficult time for me because, since the beginning of taking this medication, I'm experiencing very strong mood changes, I'm very nervous and anxious. Can't sleep at night. I never read about the anxiety side effects of isoniazid, but I have had one since the start of the treatment. No gastrointestinal side effects, though."

• cty...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2020

For Tuberculosis, Latent "I'm 83 and still going strong. I have taken isoniazid for 3 1/2 months, get liver panel every 2 months. I misread directions and take 1 hour after meal and do not eat for two hours after taking. Have noticed a little nervousness, but no other side effects. Restricted amount of cheese, but that is it. Will follow through 'til 9 months protocol is over. Do not have alcohol."