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lea
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I am supposed to start taking lariam this week for babesia, and I am scared!!

The doctor warned me about the side effects.

Anyone currently taking it?
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I took this med in the past and had severe anxiety from it. Be very careful about the psych symptoms from this med, it can be very dangerous.
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How soon did you notice the effects?
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I take it. I had minor hallucinations the first two doses (heard things), then took it with no problems whatsoever after that.

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I take this - never had any psych issues whatsoever on it, but did herx initially.....if you are not able for the full tab every 5 days, do 1/2 - 3/4 tab.

Good luck with it.
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Did the lariam get rid of your babs?
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I've been battling babs for 18 months. I'm afraid nothing has gotten rid of it yet. I'm currently on Malarone, Lariam, Artemisia, and Enula for the babs.

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I took larium for about 3 months or so, did major bug damage.

The first 24-84 hours where the worst.

But following that was major loss of illness.

Def works FASTER then mepron/malarone but the herx is harsh...but very much worth it.

I did load the dose too...did 5 lariam the first day...in divided doses.

I didnt experience any bad side effects, I think it was just herx.
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I've also been treating Babs for almost 18 months...and still not under control. I am taking Lariam, Clindamycin and Cryptolepsis for it at the mo.
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I took the lariam on tuesday. Yesterday I felt kind of woozy, and today I feel the same with a major headache!

Almost like a migraine, and a little nauseous.

Does this sound familiar to anyone??
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