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Reviewer: PZ, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Had taken Malarone at least 4 previous times with zero side-effects. 9 days into this round, on the plane ride back from Asia, with several more days to take it, started to feel slight tightness in chest - thought I was getting a cold. Got somewhat worse by the time I reached home. Next morning developed bright red very itchy rash all over and chest tightness was getting worse. By evening, wen
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Three days after taking this, i broke out in a rash that seems to involved every hair follicle on my back. It gradually spread down from the top of my back to my thighs. I finally saw a Doctor who told me to stop (i've left the malarial area) and the rash seems to be reducing a bit. But overall, it was one of the worst side effects I've ever experienced.
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Reviewer: ethiopiavisitor, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I am 8 days into using it, taking at dinner time. At day 6 to 7, I experienced nausea and lots of indigestion, burping, and gas. By day 8, I took it without food, before bed. Several hours later I woke up to vomit, hours later diarrhea; next day acid indigestion. will try one more tonight after eating. If same reaction, I need to stop. I am back in the US outside the malaria zone, tempted to
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Mental clarity has been compromised reuslting in cognitive decisions as questionable for safety factors on the job.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I HAVE BEEN TAKING THIS MED EVERY OTHER MONTH FOR 3 YEARS BECAUSE I WORK OVERSEAS. I AM CUIOUS TO KNOW IF ANYONE HAS EXPERIENCED FORGETFULLNESS AFTER TAKING IT FOR AWHILE.
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