Shropshire Seagull
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Okay, in about 5 weeks time I'm off on my charity mission to Africa for a month and will need to take anti-malarials.
Been to my GP to see the practice nurse and had my other jabs; yellow fever, Hep B, etc. and she gave me some low-down on anti-malarials.
1/ Larium - not recommend, can have psychotic effects and is positively dangerous for anyone suffering depression [not that I am].
2/ Malarone - most common, but most expensive - £2.20 per tab is the cheapest I've found it, start 2 days before and continue during and for 7 days after - so I need £88-worth. I've heard mouth ulcers and vivid dreams can be expected ....
3/ Doxycycline - basically an antibiotic, taken during and 4 weeks after trip - cost about £15 - I've heard increased skin sensitivity to sunlight - I'm going to be out in the sun for a good 6-8 hours every day - how did you find it?
Your advice, based on experience, would be much appreciated.
If Malarone is the best, I won't mind forking out the extra - can't piss about with your health ....
Been to my GP to see the practice nurse and had my other jabs; yellow fever, Hep B, etc. and she gave me some low-down on anti-malarials.
1/ Larium - not recommend, can have psychotic effects and is positively dangerous for anyone suffering depression [not that I am].
2/ Malarone - most common, but most expensive - £2.20 per tab is the cheapest I've found it, start 2 days before and continue during and for 7 days after - so I need £88-worth. I've heard mouth ulcers and vivid dreams can be expected ....
3/ Doxycycline - basically an antibiotic, taken during and 4 weeks after trip - cost about £15 - I've heard increased skin sensitivity to sunlight - I'm going to be out in the sun for a good 6-8 hours every day - how did you find it?
Your advice, based on experience, would be much appreciated.
If Malarone is the best, I won't mind forking out the extra - can't piss about with your health ....