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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 1996 08:13:09 -1000 (HST)
From: Richard Pyle <deepreef@bi*.bi*.ha*.or*>
To: screwloose@ne*.co*
Cc: Peter Heseltine <heseltin@hs*.us*.ed*>, techdiver@terra.net
Subject: Re: Side effects of Lariam


> It would certainly seem that doxycycline is a much better choice;the
> subjective info that's been related here seems to suggest that the
> photosensitivity issue is not a large problem,(and there seem to be
> well-recognized warning signs such as tingling of the hands & feet if
> it IS going to be a concern) and the mechanism of action is better
> understood.My info does relate that the incidence of G.I disturbance
> is high,perhaps as much as 39%,but that much of this can be alleviated
> by drinking plenty of water when taking the med.

Also by taking the pills after a meal.  I made the mistake of popping a 
doxycycline pill before a meal one day in the Solomons, and I got the 
worst seasick symptoms I've ever had in my life, even though the boat was 
in the harbor and absolutely motionless.  I got over it in a couple of 
hours, but it was an experience I never want to repeat.

Aloha,
Rich

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