Question 1

anyone know much about lariam?

Accepted Answer

Anti Malaial Drug: It is a antimalarial drug used more commonely for prevention of malaria in malaria endemic regions pf the world, and when visitind there
it is also used for treatment of malaria.

Question 2

can the side effects of lariam go away?

Accepted Answer

Latium Side Effects: Generally the lucid dreams and other more common side effects abate when the medication is stopped. However this medication can provoke more long term behavioral effects that can lead to long term complications. In the U.S. there are specific warnings (black box) against the use of this drug when there is a history of certain mental diseases / seizures.  Please refer to these before using this med

Question 3

will the side effects of lariam go away?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most symptoms occur early in the therapy and will go away.

Question 4

do the side effects of lariam go away after the first few doses?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most symptoms occur early in the therapy and will go away.

Question 5

what's the difference between mefloquine lariam & mefliam mefloquine hydrochloride tablets?

Accepted Answer

Both are same: Lariam is the brand name of mefloquin which is manufactured by roche pharma.Mefloquin hudrochloride the generic name of lariam.

Question 6

is there a risk in taking lariam (malaria prevention)?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Mefloquine( Lariam ) may cause psychiatry disturbances( depression/anxiety) cardiac rythm abnormality etc...; however, the benefit of preventing malaria outweighs the risk of these possible side effects.

Question 7

is there a risk/danger in taking tenoretic (atenolol and chlorthalidone) with lariam (malaria prevention)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mefloquine (lariam) and atenolol (tenoretic) interact with each other. Make sure that your doctor(s) know you are taking both medications as the Mefloquine increases the levels of atenolol. 
An easy place to find out whether medications interact with eachother is webmd (http://reference.Medscape.Com/drug-interactionchecker?Src=ppc_google&ef_id=cyrm41riaqaalpg:20101117051308:s).

Question 8

what is mefloquine used for?

Accepted Answer

Mefloquine: For prevention & tx of malaria.

Question 9

is there any  effect of prolong use (1 each week for a year) of mefloquine  on sex life or any other area?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are numerous potential adverse effects listed for this antimalarial drug.  I am sure you have been given that info with your prescription/s.  Among those are depression and emotional disturbances which may affect your libido etc significantly.  But if you have taken it for a year with very little known effects, you will continue to do well most likely. Continue if malaria is a risk!

Question 10

are mefloquine side effects serious enough to stop it?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Mefloquine is used to prevent malaria. In some people, it can cause unpleasant side effects such as vivid dreams or anxiety or depression. In those with tendency towards seizures it can cause a seizure. All these effects happen because the drug can affect your brain.  Note: many people tolerate the medication just fine. Talk to your doctor to see if it is right for you.

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What's the difference between mefloquine lariam & mefliam mefloquine hydrochloride tablets?

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