Rifinah and Fatigue - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Fatigue is reported as a side effect among people who take Rifinah (isoniazid; rifampin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Rifater, and have Tuberculosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Fatigue when taking Rifinah. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 711 people who have side effects when taking Rifinah from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Rifinah?

Rifinah has active ingredients of isoniazid; rifampin. eHealthMe is studying from 726 Rifinah users. Check the latest studies of Rifinah.

What is Fatigue?

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness) is found to be associated with 4,027 drugs and 6,379 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Fatigue.

On Jul, 13, 2026

711 people reported to have side effects when taking Rifinah.
Among them, 29 people (4.08%) have Fatigue.

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Rifinah when they have Fatigue? *

What is the gender of people who have Fatigue when taking Rifinah? *

female: 65.52 %
male: 34.48 %

What is the age of people who have Fatigue when taking Rifinah? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rifinah? *

What are other side effects people have besides Fatigue? *

Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 13 people, 44.83%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 34.48%
Pain: 9 people, 31.03%
Weakness: 8 people, 27.59%
Dizziness: 8 people, 27.59%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 7 people, 24.14%
Nausea And Vomiting: 7 people, 24.14%
Weight Decreased: 5 people, 17.24%
Delusion (a false belief or opinion): 5 people, 17.24%
Melanocytic Naevus (a type of lesion that contains nevus cells (a type of melanocyte)): 5 people, 17.24%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Tuberculosis (a bacterial infection by mycobacterium tuberculosis): 7 people, 24.14%
Parkinson's Disease: 5 people, 17.24%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 13.79%
Bone Tuberculosis: 3 people, 10.34%
Lymph Node Tuberculosis: 2 people, 6.90%
Birth Control: 2 people, 6.90%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 2 people, 6.90%
Depression: 2 people, 6.90%
Disseminated Tuberculosis: 2 people, 6.90%
Essential Hypertension (primary hypertension): 2 people, 6.90%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Peel MM, Cooke M, Lewis-Peel HJ, Lea RA, Moyle W, "A randomized controlled trial of coenzyme Q 10 for fatigue in the late-onset sequelae of poliomyelitis", Complementary therapies in medicine, 2015 Dec .
Peel MM, Cooke M, Lewis-Peel HJ, Lea RA, Moyle W, "A randomized controlled trial of coenzyme Q 10 for fatigue in the late-onset sequelae of poliomyelitis", Complementary therapies in medicine, 2015 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on isoniazid; rifampin (the active ingredients of Rifinah) and Rifinah (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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