malaria tablets necassary in the North?

ndhillon · Jan 17th, 2006, 03:42

OK....after much debate...I have decided to take the LARIAM.....

I will add onto this thread and advise of my experiences, and that of my family and share it to dispell any myths or rumours........

So far....it's been a day since we took our first dose and all seems well.

Next dose is next week.....stay tuned......

edwardseco · Jan 17th, 2006, 04:25

Hope you have a good trip (and not of the LSD type)

..

edwardseco · Jan 17th, 2006, 04:28

Actually, it is said in the literature that they do have some immunity. It certainly wouldn't be practical to take something long term though this where the Chloroquine inneffectiveness problem developed..

chime · Jan 17th, 2006, 07:34

Can anyone recommed a pharmacy in S New Delhi where mefloquine can be purchased. Under what name? At what cost?

ndhillon · Jan 25th, 2006, 05:58

Like I said....I wanted to keep you all updated on my own personal experience taking Lariam. We just had our second dose and still, no side effects. I did have one sleepless night....not sure if it was from the Lariam or from the SWEET DESSERT that I had the night before.

Concensus after 2 doses....NO PROBLEMO with me, my wife and our 2 kids, 11 years old and 6 years old. We are off to INDIA tomorrow night for 4 weeks.

WISH US ALL LUCK AND MAY YOUR LARIAM EXPERIENCE BE A PLEASENT ONE.

Zoero · Feb 4th, 2006, 07:45

I am going April to June, mostly in the mountains but also Varanasi. Will the season affect the amount of bugs? Is this a consideration. I was there 3 years ago and I don't remeber many bites (my memory could be selective). I am leaning towards not taking anything.

zzzehar · Feb 4th, 2006, 08:12

I strongly insist that you take malaria pills with you. The mosquitos in India are not that stong hearted - They tend to faint after sucking the blood of a foreigner. As soon as a mosquito bites you, catch him. Then tickle him in his pubic areas and as soon as he opens his mouth to laugh, put the pill in his mouth. that's all you got to do. Gud Luck.

goangoangone · Feb 4th, 2006, 09:02

All this discussion is good, but a lot of people seem to overlook the seriousness of malaria and focus on side effects which are usually short lived. Most people have a story or have heard of someone who went loopy on Larium. Look at the facts. Malaria is a killer.

phobal · Feb 5th, 2006, 02:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by goangoangone

All this discussion is good, but a lot of people seem to overlook the seriousness of malaria and focus on side effects which are usually short lived. Most people have a story or have heard of someone who went loopy on Larium. Look at the facts. Malaria is a killer.

Well put. It's good to see this forum isn't full of just naturopaths that think cancer shouldn't be treated by chemo, but a series of herbal drinks and oils, instead.

nanstallon · Feb 12th, 2006, 20:56

Friends

Does the time of year make any difference?

I plan to visit Delhi, Siliguri, Darjeeling, Shimla and Rajasthan in the next couple of weeks.

I am taking tablets (even though they are no guarantee, they lessen the odds) because malaria is just a bit too serious for taking any risks.

Best wishes

John

Jan 17th, 2006, 04:25	#47
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,436	Hope you have a good trip (and not of the LSD type)..

Jan 25th, 2006, 05:58	#50
ndhillon Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 46	2nd Dose of Lariam Like I said....I wanted to keep you all updated on my own personal experience taking Lariam. We just had our second dose and still, no side effects. I did have one sleepless night....not sure if it was from the Lariam or from the SWEET DESSERT that I had the night before. Concensus after 2 doses....NO PROBLEMO with me, my wife and our 2 kids, 11 years old and 6 years old. We are off to INDIA tomorrow night for 4 weeks. WISH US ALL LUCK AND MAY YOUR LARIAM EXPERIENCE BE A PLEASENT ONE.

Feb 4th, 2006, 07:45	#51
Zoero Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 14	Does season matter I am going April to June, mostly in the mountains but also Varanasi. Will the season affect the amount of bugs? Is this a consideration. I was there 3 years ago and I don't remeber many bites (my memory could be selective). I am leaning towards not taking anything.

Feb 4th, 2006, 09:02	#53
goangoangone What happened? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,564	All this discussion is good, but a lot of people seem to overlook the seriousness of malaria and focus on side effects which are usually short lived. Most people have a story or have heard of someone who went loopy on Larium. Look at the facts. Malaria is a killer. __________________ GoanGoan......here

Feb 12th, 2006, 20:56	#55
nanstallon Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 42	malaria tablets Friends Does the time of year make any difference? I plan to visit Delhi, Siliguri, Darjeeling, Shimla and Rajasthan in the next couple of weeks. I am taking tablets (even though they are no guarantee, they lessen the odds) because malaria is just a bit too serious for taking any risks. Best wishes John

Jan 17th, 2006, 03:42	#46
ndhillon Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 46	OK....after much debate...I have decided to take the LARIAM..... I will add onto this thread and advise of my experiences, and that of my family and share it to dispell any myths or rumours........ So far....it's been a day since we took our first dose and all seems well. Next dose is next week.....stay tuned......

Jan 17th, 2006, 04:28	#48
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,436	Actually, it is said in the literature that they do have some immunity. It certainly wouldn't be practical to take something long term though this where the Chloroquine inneffectiveness problem developed..

Jan 17th, 2006, 07:34	#49
chime Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mchigan, USA Posts: 11	Can anyone recommed a pharmacy in S New Delhi where mefloquine can be purchased. Under what name? At what cost?

Feb 4th, 2006, 08:12	#52
zzzehar Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: I see a Woman on Top - Feels Like Heaven :-) Posts: 370	I strongly insist that you take malaria pills with you. The mosquitos in India are not that stong hearted - They tend to faint after sucking the blood of a foreigner. As soon as a mosquito bites you, catch him. Then tickle him in his pubic areas and as soon as he opens his mouth to laugh, put the pill in his mouth. that's all you got to do. Gud Luck.

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