lariam (mefloquine) confusion

SteamBuff · Jan 16th, 2007, 19:52

All the Anti-Malerials have a long list of side-effects.

You take your choice.

(I hope Air-India doesn't crash or advise its pilots to 'shutdown and power off' - I am flying with them from the UK to Calcutta in under 3 weeks time)

ShirleyD · Jan 16th, 2007, 20:09

I've taken Larium on numerous occasions and aside from really a poor sleep pattern (or is that just the time difference?) no bad experiences to report. It also has the advantage of only remembering to take 1 tablet a week!!

SANJAY_DEL · Jan 16th, 2007, 20:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by goangoangone

There are three different kinds of malaria that are caused by four different types of parasites. Each type of malaria is different.

Malaria tropica:

Malaria tertiana:

Malaria quartana:

Malaria is generally named as Vivax malaria or Falciparum malaria, depending on the two common species.
The quaint old terms are hardly in use now.
Ovale and Malarie species are quite rare.

cyberhippie · Jan 17th, 2007, 00:28

I also read that the new drugs used to eradicate the parasite after infection leave no lasting effects. they are completely removed from your system. Any thoughts on this Sanjay???

New-South-Welshman · Jan 26th, 2007, 10:48

One more question about this drug. I know taking alcohol mixed with medication can often be dangerous, but would I be able to drink alcohol straight after lariam, and if not, how long would I have to wait?

I threw away my Lariam box and instructions few days ago, as I am starting to pack for my trip. I'm an idiot, I know.

Casey · Jan 27th, 2007, 05:39

I took my Larium one morning after doing a lot of drinking and I spent the day vomiting. Other that when I have had e-coli, I can't remember being that sick.

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Jan 16th, 2007, 19:52	#31
SteamBuff Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex, Endland Posts: 370	All the Anti-Malerials have a long list of side-effects. You take your choice. (I hope Air-India doesn't crash or advise its pilots to 'shutdown and power off' - I am flying with them from the UK to Calcutta in under 3 weeks time)

Jan 16th, 2007, 20:09	#32
ShirleyD Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Blackpool, England Posts: 71	I've taken Larium on numerous occasions and aside from really a poor sleep pattern (or is that just the time difference?) no bad experiences to report. It also has the advantage of only remembering to take 1 tablet a week!!

Jan 17th, 2007, 00:28	#34
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	I also read that the new drugs used to eradicate the parasite after infection leave no lasting effects. they are completely removed from your system. Any thoughts on this Sanjay???

Jan 27th, 2007, 05:39	#36
Casey Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 637	I took my Larium one morning after doing a lot of drinking and I spent the day vomiting. Other that when I have had e-coli, I can't remember being that sick.

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