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Topic: Malarone and dry eye

Katcon
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 9812

posted

I have been on Malarone for a month now.

After the first 3 days had a horrible herx, and then got so much better.

Some things that have happen since Malarone are hair loss, dry eyes, and I have a rash near my left eye. Every time I take the Malarone within 15minutes the rash gets dry and sore.

On my third week of Malarone I experienced fatigue, and weak eyelids.

After my first herx, I did have 7 glorious days of high energy, and now it's all gone.

Katcon

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Vermont_Lymie
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 9780

posted

Hi Kat,

Everyone seems to have a different reaction -- it is truly variable.

Truth is, my eyes did not bother me until today. So I do not think it is the malarone. And no hair loss. Did you speak to your doctor about it?

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AZURE WISH
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Is malarone the only med you are on? I would call the pharmacist just to see what the side effects are of the meds u are on.

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Geneal
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Member # 10375

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Dear Katcon,

I had to drink lots of water while on malarone...

I often had to wet my contacts at the end of the day so I could get them off of my eyes.

I have had a couple of contacts tear and it took me a couple of hours to "fish" those torn

Pieces out of my eye!

I finished malarone about 3 weeks ago, but continue with dry eyes.

My hair is also starting to fall out....by the handfulls.

I think this may be more related to thyroid issues than meds

As I haven't seen this as a side effect to any meds I am on.

I would call my LLMD about the rash....

Hugs,

Geneal

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Katcon
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 9812

posted

Thanks for you replys. I see my llmd this Monday.

I also take Cedax.

Kathy

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