Malarone

11 July 2012, 17:14

Dutch44

Malarone

Well, I put in a call to my physician as I forgot what malaria prophylaxis I took last time. Required me to take 1 pill a week for two weeks prior to trip, during hunt, and after return. Was that Malarone? Hoping to hear back from him shortly.

Dutch

11 July 2012, 17:17

gerryb

you take malarone daily you must have taken larium which i would not take

11 July 2012, 17:25

Labman

Sounds like Larium. Malarone is a daily medication.

11 July 2012, 17:27

Saeed

We have been taking Larium every year for so many years, and none of us has exper ienced any problems.

But, my doctor kept telling me I should take Malarone, and he has sent me some to take on this year's hunt.

11 July 2012, 17:33

Dutch44

I did have one vivid dream that stays with me. Source of conversation with the PH at the dinner table. Thank you, gentlemen.

Dutch

11 July 2012, 19:18

SBT

I'm sure it was Malarone. It is one pill a day. You start one week prior to entering a malaria area and continue for one week after returning.

11 July 2012, 19:42

tygersman

My malarone instructions were begin taking 2 days prior to entering a malaria area and continue taking for 1 week after leaving that area.

11 July 2012, 21:11

Michael Robinson

quote:
Originally posted by Saeed:
We have been taking Larium every year for so many years . . . .

But, my doctor kept telling me I should take Malarone, and he has sent me some to take on this year's hunt.

Saeed, that explains a lot! Now I understand why you, Roy and Walter behave as you do, and why your hunting reports have always been so entertaining. Please don't follow your doctor's advice!

11 July 2012, 23:23

JCS271

quote:
Originally posted by tygersman:
My malarone instructions were begin taking 2 days prior to entering a malaria area and continue taking for 1 week after leaving that area.

That is correct, I have had no issues at all.

"The difference between adventure and disaster is preparation."
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11 July 2012, 23:55

bull1

quote:
Originally posted by tygersman:
My malarone instructions were begin taking 2 days prior to entering a malaria area and continue taking for 1 week after leaving that area.

I have taken the larium for five trips and my instructions indicated to begin taking it two weeks prior to entering a malaria zone and continue for one week upon return. What's really important is to follow the directions given by your doctor. I have never had any larium related problems.

12 July 2012, 03:44

Use Enough Gun

Malarone with the same instructions noted above.

12 July 2012, 05:51

RIP

Surely Walter has not used Larium in the past?
If so, that explains what happened to Walter.

... From my cold, dead hands,
... or when I go blind,
... but I will keep the shotguns if just blind.

12 July 2012, 06:11

Todd Williams

The Malarone really does a number on me as well. I develop stomach issues after about a week on the stuff and have the most bizarre nightmares. Most of the time, I stop taking it about 1/2 way through the hunt.

I think I prefer to get a bout of Malaria than dream again about a "white washed skeletonized baby Rhino with a jet black horn" taking a nose dive off an extended height forklift inside a basketball gymnasium, then licking my arm when I ran up to check on him! Yea ... dreams like that!!

12 July 2012, 06:19

retreever

Malarone 2 days before and 5 days after if I remember correctly. Don't forget doxycycline for tick fever.

Mike

12 July 2012, 06:23

Dutch44

Got it, Mike. Dr. put in the script for doxy and wants to see me on Monday to get all the shots as well.

Leaving on Aug. 13 for Chewore South with Richie Shultz of CMS. Having dinner with Richard Harlan and his lovely wife. That will be a highlight of the trip as well. Rich is a great guy to hunt with. Bull ele and two buff. Hope a croc is on leftover. Want one bad.

Dutch

12 July 2012, 10:31

RAC

quote:
Originally posted by Todd Williams:
The Malarone really does a number on me as well. I develop stomach issues after about a week on the stuff and have the most bizarre nightmares. Most of the time, I stop taking it about 1/2 way through the hunt.

I think I prefer to get a bout of Malaria than dream again about a "white washed skeletonized baby Rhino with a jet black horn" taking a nose dive off an extended height forklift inside a basketball gymnasium, then licking my arm when I ran up to check on him! Yea ... dreams like that!!

Todd, some people would pay good money to have a dream like that!