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It's been almost 12 years since I have been to Africa. Next month I will be hunting in RSA and Zim. What is the best current malaria medicine? I don't remember what I used last time.

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Malarone, no side effects.


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Malarone, no side effects.


Absolutely! (well, other than on the wallet!) Not cheap but the best by far.


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Malarone but it does mess with sleep in many people.
 
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BEGNO: +3
 
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I have polled several PharmD's (pharmacists with a PhD degree) and they all agree Malarone is the best and safest. Malarone makes me have vivid dreams, otherwise no side effects.


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I took Malarone in Zimbabwe last year with no side effects.Going back next year ,and will use it again
 
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Thanks guys, I don't think Malerone was even on the market the last time I went over.
 
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Definitely Malarone - my entire family including my son took it with no side effects.


Stay far away from Larium - it can have very scary effects......

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Malarone. I have two more days of Malarone to finish up from my trip to Zambia. No side effects at all. My doc said to take with some type of fat,i.e., creame in your coffee, whole milk,sausage, etc for best absorption and less stomach problems.
 
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I just finished my 7 days of post-trip Malarone.

I had no side effects at all.


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Which is the once a week? Malarone or Larium?
 
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Which is the once a week? Malarone or Larium?


once a week - Larium

once a day - Malarone


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Another vote for Malarone.
 
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Malarone +1 (twice) Smiler


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I have always used Mefloquine. take once a week starting a week before the trip and then three weeks after the trip.



 
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Isn't Mefloquine the same as Larium. Well which ever I have used the once a week for the last 10 yrs. I also take Doxy in a 50 day routine.
 
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Yes, mefloquine (generic name) is Larium (brand name.)

Mefloquine is known for potentially severe side effects including vivid nightmares, disorientation, and anxiety, hallucinations, depression, unusual behavior, and suicidal ideations among others. Some cases of long term psychosis have been described but it is unclear if the drug was the cause or a contributing factor.

Of note is the fact that the U.S. military has stopped issuing Larium, long favored because of the once weekly dose. Malarone is used now.

I have used both. On Larium I had no issues or vivid dreams but did not sleep soundly. On Malarone I experienced no problems while taking the drug but did experience a mild depression for about a week when the course of treatment ended.


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You are all correct. Some note no side effects some do. If comes down as to how each person reacts to the medication. Also it depends where you are going. Zambia, Zimbabwe, Caprivi, Botswana and Angola I would use some thing that cover all malaria straints. Please guys what ever you use be careful with Alcohol when you take the meds. Get your shots updated.
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Oday450, was it the meds or the fact you were not in Africa any more. Wink
 
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You know I thought of that at the time and started to include it as a quip in the post Smiler.


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Doxy is just easier. It's a lot cheaper, almost as effective when combined with Permethrin treated clothing and nets, and it is also handy to keep on hand for other bugs you might come in contact with. The last time I "bought" a batch it is because the cost was less than my insurance co-pay on meds.
 
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I usually use Malarone but if I'm in an area with Cattle then the Antibiotic "Doxicyclin" also provides a good prevention for "tick bite fever" so prevalent in stock carrying country.
 
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Doxy is good and Malarone I think most have little reaction to. Remember to take pre nd post as some bugs are a bit subborn!


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+1 for Doxycycline


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Doc,
I thought you used gin as medication for skeeters!!!!!!!! rotflmo
 
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Tonic/bitters is the important factor. Gin makes it taste better. Any bitters that has quinine in it. Angostura is good if mixed eg Rock Shandy.
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Malarone for me on 6 trips now with no malaria and no side effects. I don't smoke or drink and don't go out with girls that do, Wink so that is not a consideration with taking the meds. I take Doxy along in case of tick bite fever, but don't take it on a daily basis because of the sun sensitivity issues associated with it.

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Most of clients take Malarone. Tick bite fever I would wait until it is possitively diagnosed. No use taking med and you don't have the problem.Usually Tick-bite Fever is not dangerous. I have had it so has my husband and son. When you back in the States from a visit in Africa get bloods taken and get it checked.
In Europe it is another problem. There the Ticks don't like us! You get seriously ill!!!!!!!!


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My Doc said to take with some type of fat, i.e., cream in your coffee, whole milk, sausage, etc. for best absorption and less stomach problems.


Correct, I'm not much of Milk drinker at my age anymore but when I'm on Malerone I take it with a glass of Milk.


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I took Malarone, which gives me no I'll effects. But, I contracted tick fever.

My hunting buddy took doxycycline, and never got the tick fever.

We were hunting Natal Zululand RSA last March.


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used to take Larium( with absolutely no problems), but the last 3 hunts were in areas with a lot of ticks so switched to Doxy. no problems with it either( especially no sun sensitivity), so figure i will stick with it from now on. tick bite fever is not something to mess around with- i have seen one patient who damn near died from liver failure.


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Meflium is also a Larium type!Symptoms of Tick bite Fever are not obvious and many think it is flu. In Europe Tick Bite Fever is dangerous and they have precautionary immunisation. The guys there get Maningitus in the turn of a hand.
Just be very careful with alcohol when taking the meds.


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I used Malarone but gave up on it. Even though I took it first thing in the AM, I found I couldn't sleep at night when on that drug. I thought it was jetlag for the first few days, but then decided to stop the Malarone and had no problem sleeping from that point. Everyone is different, your mileage might vary.


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To true!
It is such a difficult topic. Each one must decide as to what he thinks is best!


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To true!
It is such a difficult topic. Each one must decide as to what he thinks is best!


The actuaries employed by a drug plan I was once on chose malarone. They covered a higher percentage of the cost of malarone than any other drug I was prescribed for.

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I thought you used gin as medication for skeeters!!!!!!!! rotflmo


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I used Doxy. No issues. Start 2 days before you're in "infected" area and continue for 2 weeks after leaving area. Simple and effective. I also like that it is an antibotic, therefore it will help is other "issues" that might put one out for a day or two. My 2 cents worth.


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My Doc said to take with some type of fat, i.e., cream in your coffee, whole milk, sausage, etc. for best absorption and less stomach problems.


Correct, I'm not much of Milk drinker at my age anymore but when I'm on Malerone I take it with a glass of Milk.


So, those who are lactose intolerant get to lose a bit of weight ? Roll Eyes
 
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Thanks for the the milk tip Scriptus. The dreaming I can deal with but the stomach problems have made me cut my daily dosage of malarone off, on several safaris, so I could contine my hunt.
 
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