Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Mefloquine Side Effects
So for those of you reading who are also taking Mefloquine or are intrigued on what will happen when you're on it for two whole years - here's an update. I have started getting side effects - or I should say ONE side effect. Hair loss. My hair has been falling out like crazy. Thank goodness it was thick to begin with. At first I just thought it was because I rarely wash or brush it so more than usual would fall out at those select times I mess with it. However it started to seem like a bigger problem than that. I checked with other PCVs and the majority of us girls have noticed considerable hair loss. It's not like I have bald patches or anything but I do get clumps coming out. I am also attributing it to stress and fluctuating/poor nutrition. As my first and only side effect at the moment - I'll take it.
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never heard of hair loss as a side effect of mefloquine. but you're right that we all experience it -- more likely from change of diet.
ReplyDeletejulie ann (in buyoga, northern province)