Malaria

[zephyr]

Anything new in the anti malaria world??
I've always had good luck with Doxy

 

[Hyde Hunter]

I have used Doxy before for another reason for 30 days without any side effects so I will stay with it next year when I go to Zim even though there does not seem to be an issue there.

 

[spike.t]

Just googled how long you take it for...a week before and 4 weeks after leaving....wow....malarone/malanil lot less ..day before departure...daily in country and 7 days after leaving......also can take for long periods if in affected areas on a long trip

 

[mark-hunter]

I was taking these: Malarone

I Had no side effects.

Internet wisdom:
Malarone – advantages
- Shorter treatment after leaving the malaria area.
- Generally well tolerated.
- Convenient for shorter African trips.

Doxycycline – advantages
- Usually cheaper.
- Also provides protection against certain bacterial infections.
- Useful alternative when Malarone is unsuitable.

Doxycycline – disadvantages
- Increased sensitivity to sunlight, particularly relevant in Africa.
- Can cause oesophageal irritation.
- Must be continued for four weeks after leaving the malaria area.