Ethambutol and optic atrophy Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Ethambutol Side Effects Report #5298642-7
Ethambutol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 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: condition aggravated, dizziness , myopathy toxic, optic atrophy, vision blurred, visual acuity reduced, visual disturbance, xanthopsia. Ethambutol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, RIFAMPICIN, METFORMIN. Patient recovered.

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 #5191493-3
Ethambutol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 04, 2006. Female patient, 81 years of age, weighting 112.0 lb, was diagnosed with mycobacterium avium complex infection and was treated with Ethambutol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: optic atrophy, optic neuritis, optic neuropathy, weight decreased. Ethambutol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, CLARITHROMYCIN. Patient recovered.