Aralen

Aralen USES: This medication is used to prevent and treat malaria. Is also used to treat certain infections of the intestinal tract and certain types of skin problems.

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Aralen Uses This medication is used to prevent and treat malaria. Is also used to treat certain infections of the intestinal tract and certain types of skin problems. Notes Children are very sensitive to the effects of this medication. It is important to keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Storage Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Photos Aralen (chloroquine phosphate) 500 How To Use Take this medication with food to prevent stomach upset. Take this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. It is important to continue taking this for the length of time prescribed. Stopping therapy too soon may not treat the infection and can lead to re-infection. While taking this medication, your doctor may schedule lab tests to check your eye sight, hearing and blood. Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, cramps, loss of appetite, diarrhea, tiredness, weakness or headache may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop any changes seeing such as blurred vision, trouble seeing at night or problems focusing clearly. Also report if you experience ringing in the ears or have difficulty hearing while taking this medication. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor if you have pre-existing liver disease, blood disorders, or psoriasis. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Since small amounts of this medication are found in breast milk; consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of any other medication you may take (including nonprescription), especially cimetidine, kaolin or magnesium trisilicate. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 23 Time Taken: 7 weeks Reason: malaria prophylaxis Date: 5 September 2005 Side Effects tinnitus, vertigo, depression, anxiety Additional Thoughts Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 47 Time Taken: 4 weeks Reason: Precautionary for Costa Rica Date: 9 September 2005 Side Effects I experienced at least 1 side effect symptom from each level of listed side effects; from common to rare. Vision clouding, hearing loss, anxiety, panic, depression, dark taring stools. Additional Thoughts I would never, ever take this medication again. The protocol for prescription should require that all physicians obtain their patient's history to learn of any anxiety, panic, depression of their patients before prescribing. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 45 Time Taken: 5 weeks Reason: malaria preventative Date: 27 January 2006 Side Effects Vertigo, and extremely low blood pressure causing fainting. First occurred in 2001 after a trip to Costa Rica. Doctors ran extensive tests, including 2 EEGs, and decided I had a seizure disorder. I refused medication for it, knowing I'd never had a seizure. On a recent trip to Nicaragua, identical symptoms returned after my 3rd dose of Aralen. Additional Thoughts

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