Malaria tablets

[Terpe]

Just taken my first malaria tablets about half an hour ago. If I start to type funny, you know why!

Well done. Malaria is a serious issue.
I used to spend considerable time in risky areas of India, even though I did have some
slight side effect I stuck to tablets.
Few times I needed to stay quite long periods so could not take them.
I tell you, I went to extraordinary lengths to protect myself.
Jamie, if you will be in high risk area and especially sleeping without A/C I would suggest investing in a good mossie net.

Oh, by the way, (slightly off topic) don't forget the handy pocket size packs of wet-wipes

[Ako Si Jamie]

Well done. Malaria is a serious issue.
I used to spend considerable time in risky areas of India, even though I did have some
slight side effect I stuck to tablets.
Few times I needed to stay quite long periods so could not take them.
I tell you, I went to extraordinary lengths to protect myself.
Jamie, if you will be in high risk area and especially sleeping without A/C I would suggest investing in a good mossie net.

Oh, by the way, (slightly off topic) don't forget the handy pocket size packs of wet-wipes

I can feel the effects of them now. Slight headache and a tad giddy but nothing major. I took them on an empty stomach so I'll go and have something to eat now. Gonna have a few beers too as a dummy run.

I'll get some wet wipes to go along with some Vics vaporub & some deet.

[Rosie1958]

I can feel the effects of them now. Slight headache and a tad giddy but nothing major. I took them on an empty stomach so I'll go and have something to eat now. Gonna have a few beers too as a dummy run.

I'll get some wet wipes to go along with some Vics vaporub & some deet.

I was recommended Chloroquine/Proguanil by the pharmasist in August for a trip to Goa in September and the information in the pack clearly said that they should be taken with or after food. I didn't have any noticeable side affects but my holiday to Goa was abruptly cancelled when I had to fly urgently to the Philippines to be with my brother so I carried on taking the tablets whilst I was there and didn't have one mosquito bite .....

Hope you have a fab time Jamie!!