A male patient who has been prescribed isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid) reports that his breasts have enlarged since starting therapy. What is your best response?
a. "This is common with isoniazid and will disappear after you stop drug therapy."
b. "Is the enlargement the same on both sides or is one breast larger than the other?"
c. "If you are not having difficulty getting an erection, do not worry about this change."
d. "I will report this problem to your prescriber and see if it is possible for you to stop taking this drug."
ANS: A
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