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what time of day is best to take Malarone?

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mears · 21/09/2006 10:25

I am off to Malawi in a couple of days - what is the best time of day to take malarone incase of side effects? I thought teatime - 6pm ish. Anyone got experience?

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Joolstoo · 21/09/2006 10:26

Malawi? - going for any special reason mears?

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mears · 21/09/2006 10:29

Going with a group to teach skills for dealing with emergencies in childbirth. Will be away 2 weeks - am pretty nervous. Haven't even packed yet!

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mears · 21/09/2006 10:30

Off out to buy last minute stuff - will check in later

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iris66 · 21/09/2006 10:35

What a worthwhile and lovely thing to do! DD went to Vietnam earlier in the year & was advised to take malarone in the evening after dinner. HTH & that you have a fab time!

Joolstoo · 21/09/2006 10:36

oh thats wonderful. Hope you enjoy it - it sounds like its going to be a great experience. I think I would be nervous too, but I'm sure you'll be fine.

suedonim · 21/09/2006 15:33

We're on malarone long term, Mears. We start taking it a day before coming out to Nigeria and for one week after we leave. We take it in the evening after dinner. It's best taken at a regular time, so you don't give the mosquitoes a window of opportunity (bit like the mini-pill) and with food or a drink of milk, as fat helps absorption.

Sounds like a fantastic trip, good luck!

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mears · 21/09/2006 15:44

Thanks - tea time it is then

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