Doxycycline for malaria prophylaxis dosage

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Avatar m tn I'm currently taking Doxycycline for anti-malaria reasons. I was wondering if it's unsafe to take for 5 consecutive months?
Avatar n tn No malaria prophylactic medication is 100% effective and it is extremely important that you try to minimize insect bites by covering up with clothes and by applying insect repellent that contains at least 30% DEET (you can purchase this at any outdoor store--REI, EMS, Bass Pro Shops, ****'s, etc). As for malaria prophylaxis, you have three choices of the usual four choices.
Avatar n tn Well, hey! Good to hear from you. My LLMD treated the babesiosis first, and the mepron/zith did the trick. I was way better just getting rid of the babs. I haven't heard or read much of anything about lariam (aka Mefloquine) ... but I just looked it up on wikipedia (however trustworthy that is or isn't), and found some interesting stuff: "Mefloquine is used to prevent malaria (malaria prophylaxis) and also in the treatment of chloroquine-resistant falciparum malaria. ...
Avatar n tn Chloroquine has not been found to have any harmful effects on the fetus when used in the recommended doses for malaria prophylaxis; therefore, pregnancy is not a contraindication for malaria prophylaxis with chloroquine phosphate or hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For travel to areas where chloroquine resistance is present, mefloquine is the only medication recommended for malaria chemoprophylaxis during pregnancy.
Avatar m tn He also said it did not resemble an STD. Forgot to mention that I had been taking doxy as malaria prophylaxis. And the first doc said if I was worried about STD to double up my doxy for two weeks. Present day, noticed a small (about 4mm diameter) 'bald spot on tongue'. Had RPR-qualitative performed. Negative/ non reactive done by LabCorp. Are syphilis concerns unfounded?
Avatar n tn d like to travel (South America, India, Africa) require immunizations/prophylaxis. What immunizations/prophylaxis are considered safe to take/receive at this age? Should we steer clear of these destinations for a while or can they be visited safely? We would only be able to travel for 2 weeks at a time and wouldn't plan on going very far off the tourist trail. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise.
Avatar n tn I took single dose of doxycycline everyday for 6 weeks during the summer. Would that have cleared a chamydia infection.
Avatar m tn I am visiting Laos/Thailand in Jan 2011 and I have been advised to take anti-malaria tablets while there called Doxycycline. Does anyone know if there is any interaction between these two drugs? Can it make one or the other not work as effectively? Thanks.
Avatar m tn If you were traveling outside of the country and you were taking a medicine called doxycycline for malaria prophylaxis, you would also gain benefit from decreasing the chances of acquiring a tick-borne illness. 4. If you do find a tick attached to you, be careful when you remove the tick. Do not allow the tick's head to remain attached or embedded in your skin.
Avatar n tn Hello, The usual guidance on chloroquine is to begin taking the medication 1-2 weeks prior to travel and for 4 weeks after returning. So, yes, the medication is still definitely "doing something" after you leave the area with malaria. It is unlikely that a dry, non-productive cough without a fever is representative of malaria. Because you did not begin taking chloroquine prior to your arrival in Honduras, you were probably not protected the week you were there.
Avatar n tn Does anyone have experience on malaria prevention for Hepatitis B patients? I want to go on a safari in East Africa, but I'm concerned about how anti-malarial pills such as Malarone and Doxy interact with the Hepatitis B virus. I have chronic Hep B and my levels are high enough that I've been prescribed Viread. Malarone and Doxy seem to be related to causing some sort of liver damage...
Avatar m tn Thanks, appreciate insight.
Avatar m tn t have a thermometer handy) and loss of appetite (though I think the appetite reduction is due to the doxycycline I am taking for malaria prophylaxis as this occured throughout the whole trip) and was wondering if this could be ARS? I read on the expert forum that cold symptoms such as nasal congestion rule ARS out, which was reassuring but am not sure if I understood correctly...
Avatar m tn I had this medicine left over from a trip to asia as it is also a malaria drug. I have now been taking it for 11 days, even if I had caught Chlamydia or Gonorrhea would the drug have cleared it up by now. I have had no symptoms. also would this have cleared up any syphilis infection that I may have picked up.
4939681 tn?1361299299 [8,9] Around this same time, the CDC released interim recommendations for postexposure prophylaxis including ciprofloxacin or doxycycline as options, but the CDC did not disseminate these recommendations in an official health advisory until 4 weeks after the initial attacks, long after the public had decided that ciprofloxacin was the best choice for treating those exposed.[10,11]" http://www.medscape.
Avatar n tn The antibiotic regimen used for prophylaxis prior to dental procedures is usually just a one time dose.
Avatar m tn Second, if you were on doxycycline for malaria prophylaxis, it is unlikely that you got infected, even if she was. The doxy would prevent it. Third, between the various antibiotics you've taken, if you had chlamydia, nongonococal urethritis or gonorrhea, they would have been cured. Fourth, if you've been tested through the military (you didn't mention whether you were or not), and your tests are negative, this is good evidence that none of those infections are present.
Avatar f tn You should see a doctor for advice and a diagnosis, before your symptoms worsen. Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen can help reduce fevers and pain (read the directions on the label for dosage information), but you should still be seen by a doctor in order to determine what the problem is. I hope you start feeling better soon. Get plenty of rest, and keep drinking healthy fluids to stay hydrated.
Avatar f tn I do not want to stop taking the doxycycline as I want to ensure I am malaria free (I did get a few mosquito bites on my trip), but the thought of having heart-burn, gas, cramping, and really urgent, loose bowel movements for another three weeks is almost unbearable. Do you have any thoughts? Insight? Suggestions?
Avatar n tn I have been on doxycycline an antibiotic for about 5 days and i seem to be feeling very anxious and panic like. Does anyone know if this can cause these symptoms. I am also on 25mg of zoloft. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Avatar m tn and I still have them since returning home two weeks ago. I was taking Doxycycline for malaria prevention, for about 30 days, and stopped about a week ago. Reaction to the meds? Nasty tropical disease?
Avatar n tn The vet prescribed doxycycline 100 mg twice a day for 3 weeks. My dog seems fine without any obvious symptoms. Can we just give him the doxycycline 100mg once a day instead because the medication may cause nausea/vomiting. Also after 3 weeks medication, how do you he is treated ? Any advice !
Avatar f tn Can someone tell me what STDs can be treated with Doxycycline? Can you list all of them please? Thank you.