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Posted by georgi (Member # 1622) on :

has anyone had any luck with using Malarone for babesia? It has been making me feel terrible, probably herx reaction but lasting very long this time? The vibrating and tingling are insidious and my teeth realy hurt, is it worth it? thanks for any help.

Posted by treepatrol (Member # 4117) on :

Just for your info

Malarone

Active Ingredients: Atovaquone and Proguanil
Representative Names: Malarone
Available Product Images:

When should I be careful taking it?

Before taking atovaquone/progaunil,

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Atovaquone/proguanil HCl or any other medications.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially tetracycline, metoclopromide (Reglan), Rifampin, herbal products, and vitamins.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney or liver disease.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding.

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Malarone

Active Ingredients: Atovaquone and Proguanil
Representative Names: Malarone
Available Product Images:

What side effects should I watch for?

Minor side effects from Atovaquone/proguanil HCl are common. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

Stomach pain
Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
Headache
Loss of strength
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Itching
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
Swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs
Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Rash

[This message has been edited by treepatrol (edited 02 August 2004).]

Posted by artbyjessie on :

hi,
I've been on Malarone for the past month for Babesia. I haven't really noticed anything strange except I have been feeling a flare up of all of my symptoms - especially the behind-the-eyes headache.
I was put back on for a month after my babesia symptoms seemed to have come back - I had done 2 months of malarone when i first started treatment.

good luck & let us know what you experience?

PS do make sure that you take it w/ a high fat meal. peanut butter works well.

Posted by AAmeri21 (Member # 5410) on :

You are suppose to take the Malarone with high fat also?

Oh I didn't know that one. Ive been on Malarone for awhile now. Switched from 4 or 5 months of Mepron to Malarone, and it seems to be working.

Thanks for the fat info!!! That always helps good excuse for me......hehe

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Posted by georgi (Member # 1622) on :

thanks everyone for the information. After having Lyme since 1986 I doubt that I shall ever return to normal, but I keep trying with the help of Dr. B. Good luck to the rest of you.