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USES: This medication is used to treat and prevent malaria.
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Missed Dose |
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Lariam
Uses
This medication is used to treat and prevent malaria.
Notes
- Periodic eye examinations are recommended while taking this drug.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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How To Use
- Take with food or milk to prevent stomach upset.
- Do not take this on an empty stomach.
- Take this medication as prescribed for full course of treatment.
- It is important you not miss any doses and that you take the drug on a regularly scheduled basis.
Side Effects
- This medication may cause stomach upset, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, insomnia or lightheadedness.
- These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor.
- This medication may cause dizziness or restlessness.
- Use caution when driving or engaging in activities requiring alertness.
- Call your doctor if you develop unexplained anxiety, mood changes, depression, restlessness or confusion as your doctor may tell you to stop taking this drug.
- If you experience any allergic reactions such as flushing, itching, skin rash, breathing difficulties or vision problems, stop taking the medication and contact your doctor.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history including any psychiatric disorders, heart problems, seizure disorders and any allergies you may have, especially allergies to other drugs.
- Use with caution in children.
- This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- This drug is excreted into breast milk.
- Consult with 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 all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of beta-blockers (e.g., atenolol, propranolol), chloroquine, quinine, quinidine and valproic acid.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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