Review the side-effects of Mefloquine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Dizziness, muscle pain, nausea, fever, headache, vomiting, chills, diarrhea, skin rash, abdominal pain, fatigue, loss of appetite and ringing in the ear.
Heart - Circulatory disturbances, chest pain, fast heart rate, palpitations and irregular pulse.
Skin - Rash, redness, hives, itching, swelling in the leg, hair loss and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle weakness, muscle cramps and muscle/joint pain.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.
Miscellaneous - Visual disturbances, hearing impairment, weakness, uneasiness, fatigue, fever, increased sweating, chills, indigestion and loss of appetite.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Dizziness, muscle pain, nausea, fever, headache, vomiting, chills, diarrhea, skin rash, abdominal pain, fatigue, loss of appetite and ringing in the ear.
Heart - Circulatory disturbances, chest pain, fast heart rate, palpitations and irregular pulse.
Skin - Rash, redness, hives, itching, swelling in the leg, hair loss and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle weakness, muscle cramps and muscle/joint pain.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.
Miscellaneous - Visual disturbances, hearing impairment, weakness, uneasiness, fatigue, fever, increased sweating, chills, indigestion and loss of appetite.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Mefloquine
Mefloquine(Lariam) generic is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria. It works by killing the organisms that cause malaria.Brand Names or Trade Names of Mefloquine
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