Comparing Ethambutol vs Rifampin

For Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare, Treatment: loss of vision

For Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare, Treatment: Taking Ethambutol didn't give me a rash per say but I experienced big red itchy dots all over my body.

For Tuberculosis, Latent: I have been on Rifampin for three months now for TB and I have one month left. The side effects of the medication are not severe, but they are annoying. At first, I noticed a decreased appetite, but that lasted only a month. I do, however, continue to have upper stomach pain and a feeling of extreme fullness after almost every meal (I take an OTC antacid and gas relief pill and that helps relieve some of the pain). I have developed a pretty bad acne rash on my forehead that was never there before I started Rifampin. I have also noticed frequent lightheadedness after standing up, which never happened before this medication. Lastly, I have experienced a weight loss of about 15 lbs since starting Rifampin. Overall, the medication is bearable, but it has been annoying and I will be happy when I no longer have to take it.

For Tuberculosis, Latent: I was advised to take the rifampin treatment 3 weeks ago for latent TB and I am still taking it. My experience was terrible. I have fever everyday, nerve pain, I vomit, head ache and I also lose my appetite. Hope I will feel better, please pray for me.