LARIAM Reviews (MEFLOQUINE HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 1.2 (149 Ratings)

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LARIAM  (MEFLOQUINE HYDROCHLORIDE):  Treatment of mild to moderate acute malaria or for prophylaxis of malaria    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 1  Trip to Africa Dizziness, migraines, hypohydrosis, weight gain, lethagy, pernicious anaemia, memory confusion, general symptoms associated with hypothyroidism.t Took Larium for one week approx 10 years ago and within hours of taking the tablet became ill. Doctor immediately changed anti-malaria tablet and started treatment for symptoms, 10 years on, am having to take daily doses of levothyroxine and have been on countless different types of medication to combat mefloquin contra indications. STILL undergoing tests and medical reviews to combat effects of this drug. Has had a devasting and long term effect on my life, and continues to do so. It really should be banned. F 45 7 days
1X day
11/16/2010
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 1  Holiday to Africa Dizziness, headaches, panic attacks, problems with concentration & vision, aches in chest, arms and cheeks. This is poison and is still affecting me 3 months after I finished taking the tablets. It should be banned. M 48 6 weeks
250 MG 1X W
10/22/2010
 1  trip to Guatemala (anti-malarial) hallucinations, difficulty sleeping, severe anxiety, paranoia, and depression. I had no idea this drug would affect me this much. I have a lot of stress in my life right now and the Lariam has amplified my problems to the point that I can't cope with anything. I don't feel like myself at all. The anxiety and depression brings\ me to the point of suicidal thoughts, because I can't find a way out of the darkness. (This is highly uncharacteristic of me and scares me because I don't know how to deal with such foreign feelings.) I had to stop taking the Lariam after the 7th week when it finally made me snap. I'm now on anti depressants and anti anxiety medication to help hold me over until the Lariam is out of my system. I hope I can return to normal. I would highly recommend that people consider alternatives before using this drug. F 23 2 months
250 MG 1X W
9/21/2010
 1  military deployment to africa nightmares, suicidal thoughts, depression, isolation, paranoid thoughts, i became really, really withdrawn from my friends. i was hearing voices in my head. thinking of things that were so far from reality it's scary to think of them now. i wanted to die and the army gave me the tools to do it. if it wasn't for the best of friends i wouldn't be writing this now. cheers buddy. now i still suffer from lariam. i have pains in all my limbs, bad headaches, muscle spasms, low libido, depression. really disturbed sleep patterns- many nights my wife wakes with me sweating profusely and trying to choke her. this is just mental shit, dont take one tablet. i dont know if i'll ever be the same again. M 31 6 months
1X W
9/17/2010
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 1  Africa -- Victoria Falls Peripheral Neuropathy -- atypical GBS Burning pain in legs, trouble urinating, weak erections + painful ejaculations, trouble emptying bowels, muscle atrophy, loss of balance, depression, suicidal ideation etc. etc. etc. Do not take this medication - EVER!!! M 29
250 MG 1X W
9/14/2010
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 1  African Safari Still suffering, since 2002:Severe depression,suicidal ideation,loss of memory,balance,concentration,word retrieval.Confusion,slurred speech,"black outs".On & on...... Would NEVER recommend Lariam..It has changed my life forever in so many ways, I don't have enough room to write the ways. F 70 6 weeks
250 1X day
9/11/2010
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 1  PLasmodium P.vivax (Malaria) Shortness of breath after 2 hrs.(Like couldn't take a complete breath)closed throat,mainly on the left side of my throat, Anxiety,hallucinations,solid loss of appetite,lights appeared flashy. Well i was diagnosed with p vivax malaria and I live in India(Bombay) I was a much stronger than any of you guys here..the day I took this crap it really damaged my body ,I had no option and i didn't know the side effects.I took 4 pills before dinner the day i was diagnosed and soon started to feel that I couldn't take a complete breath I got real panic and then I realized this has caused epigastric distress and stomach has gone all dead and sore coz it kills the good bacteria in the stomach and makes the stomach sore.then again 4 after 6 hrs i took the first dose of 4 pills and then later 2 after 6 hours again..that day my life changed and I got depressed ..its been a year the anxiety has subsided a lot but it has damaged my stomach ..my appetite came back after 2 months ..but taking a complete breath and closed throat is still the same..I know what u ppl might be going thru..i feel it subsides over time..just keep ur self's hydrated...avoid alcohol till the side effects r completely gone..eat lot of vegtables and fruit.. ty to avoid non veg as far as possible.do NOT EAT SPICEY>>> the stomach issues will come up again making u feel nausatic. ALL I recommend is keep ur self busy doing something like playing video games,reading or walking and doing some mild exercise.This shit will fade over time..and the BEST ..Just pray to GOD>.its all in his hands.we were destined to get this and I feel God just wants us to pray to him. Everything will be alright Love and lig M 24 1 days
30 mg 10X day
9/10/2010
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 1  long term stay in East Africa synestesia and tactile hallucinations, panic attacks, severe constant anxiety, nightmares, depression, suicidal ideation, agoraphobia, fear of dying, paranoia, severe insomnia, inability to eat, severe fatigue, headache, agitation, loss of body thermoregulation, weakness, tremor, dizziness, loss of balance, motion sickness, confused thoughts, sound sensitivity, very low stress tolerance. After stopping taking Lariam, it took 2 more months until the side effects slowly disappeared. And even after that, at certain moments the symptoms reappeared briefly. It was the worst period I have ever experienced. I am happy the side effects were not permanent, but I will never ever take this drug again, and I would advise everyone not to take it. And in addition to the side effects and the damage it does to your body; Taking preventive antimalarial causes the malaria to develop drug resistance. Malaria becomes harder to cure! After three months stopping the Lariam, I got Malaria. I recovered and I'm now on homeopathic pills. Until now very happy with it! F 24 6 weeks
1X W
9/10/2010
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 1  One-week trip to Rio, Brazil Mental: panic attacks, severe constant anxiety, anxiety loop thinking, nightmares, depression, suicidal ideation, social anxiety, agoraphobia, anhedonia (lack of interest), thanatophobia (fear of dying), rage, aggression, anger, mood swings, paranoia… Physical: severe insomnia, weight loss (~12kg), weight gain (~20kg) inability to eat, severe fatigue, headache, severe liver pain/gall bladder pain, “toxic feeling”, agitation, sweating, tremor, postural orthostatic tachycardia, faintness, dry eyes, malaise, weakness, tremor, numb limbs… Vestibular Dysfunction: dizziness, loss of balance, vertigo, poor cognition, motion sickness, confused thoughts, jumbled speech, photo-sensitivity, sound sensitivity, “brain fog”, low stress tolerance… The horrors of Lariam are beyond the comprehension of any friend, family member or medical professional. Those who truly understand are those that have taken and reacted. My story is much like many others; no history of any psychological problems, feeling great and enjoying life. After the 4th tablet I "broke" in March 2009. Collapsed at work with a BPM of 180PM. Then came the long, long, long struggle with trying to regain my sanity, perspective and life. Severe debilitating anxiety consumed me for almost 6 months. After just 4 weeks off work I went back to work, everyday the same, shaking and sweating in the office trying to cope with running my own business, with my friends and colleagues watching in awe and horror. Had to deal with idiotic psychiatrist who put me on 2x different drugs (Pregabalin + Escitalopram) telling me I had an "anxiety disorder". Got myself off these drugs after 6 months and continue to improve with rest, supplements, ayurveda and *time*. Still suffer with thyroid issues (shaking, agitation, tremor), vestibular issues (brain fog) and fatigue, but I am continuing to improve. Lariam completely changed my personality and I have fought to change it back. This drug is Satan's accomplice. It is the worst form of torture and it is a suffering that one shoulders completely alone. I am in the process of setting up a website at lariam.org to help others identify Lariam toxicity and recover from it. I am determined to make a full recovery, a M 25 4 weeks
250MG 1X W
7/28/2010
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 1  trip to Guyana to prevent malaria Felt revved up for a couple of days with some confusion. Then became so sick with flue-like symptoms couldn't get out of bed for a day. Seemed to get better in the morning but that night couldn't sleep because of non-stop indigestion that didn't respond to over-the-counter meds. Quit taking after one dose. I'd say stay away from this one. It's the worst experience I've ever had on any medicine by far. How the heck it's on the market is beyond me. M 55 1 weeks
standard 1X day
7/27/2010
 1  for a mission trip to Africa Had a severe psychotic episode. Depression, anxiety, nightmares, thoughts of hurting myself, constant crying, fear I was losing my mind. Had to cut my trip short. Got Valium form a doctor in Africa to make the trip home. The pharmacist asked why Americans are still taking this drug because it drives people crazy. Still having depression and anxiety attacks weeks later. Do Not take this drug. Others are much safer and a lot less expensive. M 21 3 weeks
1X W
7/16/2010
 1  trip to vietnam I only took one Larium tablet, later that day i experienced fatigue, strange thoughts dizziness and confusion, 6 weeks later i am still suffering from severe headaches and fatigue, loss of concentration, i went from being an active outgoing person to just going to work and coming home really tired and dizzy, unmovitivated and left with no energy to do anytthing but sit around. it should be banned M 31 1 days
1 tablet 1X day
7/13/2010
 1  Trip to Kenya Within days of arriving in Kenya my body became one enourmous blister. From head to foot every inch was covered with bubbles of blisters. For the first week I had to keep my entire body covered and remain in the shade. I stopped taking it and things subsided quite quickly. It does say on the packet that a skin reaction is a side effect. There have to be better drugs. M 70 4 weeks
30 1X day
7/13/2010
 1  Malaria Depression, suicidal tendencies, sleep problems, haluciniations, memory loss I took it in 1998 for a trip to South America. Started having sleepless nights, memory loss and getting terrifying hallucinations but didn't even consider it to be conneceted because I wasn't warned about any side effects by the doctor. Then developed depression and spent hours lying in a dark room feeling like killing myself. Was prescribed Prozac, but the doctor still didn't mention any connection to Larium. It wasn't until I mentioned to a friend who told me about Larium that I checked on the web and started ticking off the side effects that I realised what had happened. Larium nearly destroyed my marriage. If I owned a gun I would be dead by now. The serious side effects lasted at leats six or seven years but I still get the odd hallucination and my short term memory is still affected. DON'T TAKE IT. USE SOMETHING ELSE M 44
1X day
7/9/2010
 1  Anti-malarial I took this drug during a month long trip to East Africa in 1999 per recommendation from my doctor and I have never been the same since. Unbelieveable anxiety, shaking, confusion, paranoia, delusions, manic episodes, the list goes on.... It took me 5 years to recover 90% from this drug. I cannot believe that this drug is still on the market. Remember, this drug was produced to prevent malaria for the purposes of keeping soldiers in the field, so if they "lose a few" to side effects, it's better than a brigade out of action from malaria. This drug is poison. I will never be the same. Do not take this drug. M 42 3 weeks
standard 1X day
7/1/2010
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 1  Avoid Malaria Confusion, loss of balance, loss of memory, inability to sleep,"black outs"slurred speech. sicidal ideation and attempted suiced, severe debilitating depression, lack of coordination.These are just a few of the horrors I still live with. Would I EVER recommend Lariam? NEVER. NEVER!NEVER! F 70 7 weeks
1X day
6/28/2010
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 1  Borneo Dizzyness, Headaches, Vivid Dreams, Panic Attacks I would not recommend this to anyone! I didn't finish my full course as it made me feel so weak and dizzy. 6 weeks after stopping the tablet I'm still suffering with dizzyness and headaches and my dreams are so vivid they keep me awake most nights. Ask your doctor about alternatives! F 25 3 weeks
1X W
6/25/2010
 1  Work in Africa Facial numbness and tingling (as if recovering from a strong anesthesia at the dentist's) I decided to give Lariam a try, as I did not want to take anti-malaria pills every day for six months. After the first pill I was OK for about four days, but then the facial numbness and tingling began. I switched to doxy after that one week. F 32 1 weeks
1X W
6/21/2010
 1  As a preventitive Traumatic brain injury (TBI) with permanent injury to the vestibular system and to the brain centers that filter out stimuli. Acute insomnia, major depression, and brain seizures. As a 30-year federal agent in the peak of physical and psychological condition, I took this drug as a prophylaxis. It is a chemical poison whose creators, the researchers at the Walter Reed Army Research Institute, fully admit that they have NO IDEA what the drug does inside the human brain. Those of us who have suffered its horrific toxicity know well that it causes permanent damage to multiple areas of the brain. Avoid it at all costs as a malaria preventative and choose either MALARONE or DOXYCLYCLINE. M 63 9 weeks
30 1X W
6/19/2010
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 1  Required for work I experienced insomnia, paranoia, mania, psychoses, and have vivid dreams. Do not take this drug. It is poison. M 42 140 days
250 mg 1X W
6/17/2010
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