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iaintwoeyes
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26-12-2007 08:59 PM
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| There are various tablets and potions about that all say they prevent Malaria but what is the best?
I've also heard quite a bit about resistance building up. Are there tablets available that overcome this?
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27-12-2007 12:17 PM
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| Hi Iain, my advice would be to check this out at your doctors, they are the best people to get advice from. One type of Malaria medication might suit one person, but not you, then your in trouble.
My daughter-in-law several years ago went back packing for 12 months, started in India and ended up in Australia, she told me the malaria tablets made her really ill, what they were I don't know.
My nephew done the same back packing thing, he had to try a few different tablets before he found the one which didnt have side-effects.
I know people on HW are probably very knowledgable, please get professional help Iain.
Mal :))
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29-12-2007 04:05 PM
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| Hi my partner and my self returned from goa this april (2007)
even though we took a travel pack (from the chemist without prescription about £20 per person) i did not take mine as goa is a malaria free zone but if you intend on going to other areas then it would be best to check the area out the advice we were given is that if you feel unwell due to the heat then stop taking the tablets . we took some lemon oil to put on our self before going out (a dab on the wrists and ankles) we never even heard a mozzie let alone be bitten by one. If your unsure then its always best to take all precautions hope this helps DC
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okitsme
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01-01-2008 10:49 AM
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| I heard also that Malaria was on the increase in Goa so to be safe best take the tabs in my opinion.
However, the mozzies are at their worst at the end of the monsoon at the beginning of the season. So Iain, when we're out there in March/April sipping some cold ones we shouldn't have to much of a problem. ( I'm still dossing up though !!)
See Ya soon
Rog
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04-01-2008 11:59 AM
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| goa IS NOT a malaria free zone your doctor will advise you to take Avloclor travel pack which you will start taking 2 weeks before your holiday and then for 2 weeks after you come home DO NOT take any risks.we met people on holiday who prefer to buy the one tablet a week which they buy from the chemist in goa for about 7p per pill but you shoudl never gamble your health.the Avloclor pills made me fill sick when taken in the morning so i took them at night before i went to bed and that was much better for me.
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iaintwoeyes
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04-01-2008 07:24 PM
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| Got an appointment on Tuesday next week to see about jabs and tablets etc.
I expect to come back broke....but I'll let you know.
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iaintwoeyes
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12-01-2008 04:56 PM
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| First things first....Malaria is rife in Goa and more so in the north. This information is on the HPA website (www.hpa.org.uk)
OK....been the doctors. Doc prescribed the travel pack that contains Proguanil and Chloroquine tablets.
The cost of the tablets works out about £13 person. Not bad! However I am really concerned about the side effect of these tablets.
There is an alternative tablet that has a lot less side effects called Malarone but this is soooo much more expensive at about £50 person.
I have read loads of articles about people taking the Proguanil and Chloroquine tablets and have suffered from weird dreams, sickness etc etc.
There must be many folk that have taking these tablets with no side effects and I would love to hear from you!
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luckylisp1234
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12-01-2008 07:51 PM
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| yes that what my dr prescribed me i had no weird dreams thank god but when i took them in the morning they did make me feel sick for a few hours so i took them at night before bed and that did the trick,my dr did tell me this was ok.im glad your taking your health seriously as soo many peole dont.happy holidays
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iaintwoeyes
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12-01-2008 08:07 PM
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| Ben & Craig....I never muck around with health!
I've got a great saying that I live by.......
Your Health costs nowt,
Manners cost nowt,
And respect costs nowt,
It costs nowt to smile...
But best of all it costs nowt to smile!
Like it says...your health costs nowt but you've got to look after it.
Thats a good idea to take them at night. I'd rather put up with a weird dream or two than sickness during the day.
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okitsme
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12-01-2008 11:42 PM
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| Iain
Do you mind me asking what Jabs did the Doc gave you for Goa? Only I've made an appointment but i'm already pretty well dosed up following a few trips to Thailand recently.
I was thinking I might get away lightly.
Malaria Tabs are a Definite though, I would like the malarone but at £50 a go ( possibly X4 ) is a bit pricey. There is another alternative, Doxycycline which is a broad based antibiotic that can be used as a anti malarial but makes you more prone to sunburn. Still need a Private prescription though.
Decisions decisions
Cheers
Rog
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luckylisp1234
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13-01-2008 12:17 PM
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| dont forget guys it does depend on which region of india or the world you are visiting as to which type of tablet you will need,but i must say it is a relief to see active serious conversation on the matter,happy hols guys.
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stifflersmom
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14-01-2008 10:55 AM
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| Hi,
i always find that taking Vitamin B1 complex keeps the mozzies away! Goa is terrible for Malaria and is one of the few places left in India where it is still a concern. i siggest taking this vitamin (available form all good health shops) up to 3 weeks before you go and all the time you are there. it releases a starchy smell from the pores in your skin (dont worry - humans cant smell it) but the Mosquitoes cant stand the smell!! Take this with your prescribed Malaria tablets and you should avois the itching as well as malaria!
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iaintwoeyes
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14-01-2008 06:40 PM
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| okitsme, I really cannot remember as the nurse just checked our records and we were all up to date. Thank god!
I think the list includes Hep A and B, Polio, tetnus and maybe one more.
Best part they're all free!!
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