Has anyone taken Mefloquine 250mg Tablets for malaria? What was your experience like?
I've been prescribed Mefloquine 250mg Tablets to prevent malaria for an upcoming trip. I've heard mixed reviews about the side effects and no one I know has ever taken this medication so I'm curious to know about other people's experiences. How did you find the side effects and did they go away? Did you notice any issues with long-term usage? I'm particularly worried about the severe side effects. Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance.
Has anyone taken Mefloquine 250mg Tablets for malaria? What was your experience like?
I've been prescribed Mefloquine 250mg Tablets to prevent malaria for an upcoming trip. I've heard mixed reviews about the side effects and no one I know has ever taken this medication so I'm curious to know about other people's experiences. How did you find the side effects and did they go away? Did you notice any issues with long-term usage? I'm particularly worried about the severe side effects. Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance.
Comments (8)
I took it and had no issues whatsoever. Maybe I was just lucky, but I think it's worth a shot if you're going somewhere with a high risk of malaria. Just be prepared for the potential side effects.
I took it and felt like I was going crazy. The nightmares were crazy and the anxiety was through the roof. I had to stop taking it after a few weeks. It was awful.
I had a friend who took Mefloquine and developed really severe anxiety and depression. It was awful. I would be really cautious and keep a close eye on your mental health if you decide to take it. Just my two cents.
I took Mefloquine for a trip to Africa and had some pretty bad nightmares. They went away after I stopped taking it, though. Make sure you talk to your doctor about any underlying conditions you have before you go.
I took Mefloquine for a few weeks and got really bad dizziness and nausea. I had to stop taking it because it was affecting my daily life. Make sure you have a backup plan if the side effects are too much to handle.
I think the side effects are overblown. I took it for a year while living in a malaria-endemic area and had no problems at all. I think it's worth the risk if you're going somewhere dangerous.
I heard that the side effects can be really bad for some people. I would recommend talking to your doctor about alternative options if you're worried about the side effects. Maybe there's something else that would work just as well for you.
I'm an MD. You should really discuss these concerns with your prescribing physician. Mefloquine can be life-saving in certain situations, but it's not without risks. Make sure you understand the benefits and drawbacks before you decide to take it.