Mefliam for malaria side effects?

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Posted by: Jasmine | 2005/03/02

Q. Mefliam for malaria side effects?

I have been getting headaches quite often since using this drug. I have completed my course 10 days ago and still have headaches. Is it a side effect of the drug or can it be something else causing the headches?

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Pharmacist

Headaches is a common side-effect of Mefliam and the medication is probably the reason of yours. Because it is a long acting drug the effect may also be prolonged. How long course have you been on and how long since you've left the malaria area?

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Posted by: Pharmacist | 2005/03/07

With your symptoms the best would be to go back to your doc.

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Posted by: Jasmine | 2005/03/03

I think I had 5 tablets & took 1 every Sunday. I took two before I departed and 3 after arrival. I arrived from Malaria region on 02/02/05. I took the last tablet on 20/02/05.

By the way, a week after I arrived I felt terrible and visited the doctor, I had headaches, body pains and just no energy whatsoever, I thought it was Malaria and the test was negative. The doctor prescribed an antibiotic. I felt ok for a while, but the symptoms are back with headaches, immense body aches, cold and hot chills.

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