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Total Mefloquine reports: 34.
Mefloquine FDA safety alerts: 2002 2003 .
Reported deaths: 1    Reported hospitalizations: 13.
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FDA Reported Mefloquine Side Effects: nephrotic syndrome, blood creatinine increased, headache, dizziness, contusion, anxiety, fatigue, panic attack, fear, parkinsonism, rectal haemorrhage.
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Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5211569-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported MEFLOQUINE problem on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient, weighting 103.0 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: maculopathy, scotoma, visual acuity reduced. MEFLOQUINE dosage: 250 MG PO QWK PO. During the same period patient was treated with ERYTHROMYCIN. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5225876-X
MEFLOQUINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 30, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 232.0 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, fear, palpitations, panic attack. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5243672-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MEFLOQUINE problem on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 215.0 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, fatigue, middle insomnia, sensitivity of teeth. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5280375-4
MEFLOQUINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SOUTH AFRICA on Mar 15, 2007. Male patient, 29 years of age, was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, homicide. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5316669-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MEFLOQUINE problem on Apr 30, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: circadian rhythm sleep disorder, disorientation, dizziness, fatigue, headache, malaise, nausea, photophobia, vision blurred. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5356556-8
MEFLOQUINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 23, 2006. Male patient, 25 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: plasmodium falciparum infection. MEFLOQUINE dosage: 250 MG 1 PER 1 WEEK ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5356558-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MEFLOQUINE problem on Mar 15, 2007. Male patient, 25 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression, disturbance in attention, headache, hypoaesthesia, memory impairment, paranoia, speech disorder. MEFLOQUINE dosage: 250 MG 1 PER WEEK ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ZITHROMAX. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5350805-8
MEFLOQUINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2007. Female patient, 22 years of age, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, crying, hallucination, insomnia, nightmare, panic attack, paranoia, tremor, weight decreased. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5363677-2
Physician from SPAIN reported MEFLOQUINE problem on June 13, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis toxic. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HEPATITIS B VACCINE. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5046420-6
MEFLOQUINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 28, 2006. Male patient, 28 years of age, weighting 123.5 lb, was diagnosed with malaria and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, nephrotic syndrome. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5087940-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported MEFLOQUINE problem on Aug 22, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with malaria and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, asthenia, duodenitis, gastritis, infection, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, nonspecific reaction, rash. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CHLOROQUINE, NITROGLYCERIN, TOPROL, ASPIRIN, LORATADINE, PLAVIX, LOTREL, PRAVACHOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5088864-2
MEFLOQUINE problem was reported by a Physician from BELGIUM on Aug 14, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis, hypertension and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumonitis. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, CIPROFIBRATUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5093449-8
Consumer or non-health professional from reported MEFLOQUINE problem on Aug 16, 2006. Male patient, 22 years of age, was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: delusion, delusion of grandeur, delusion of reference, disinhibition, hallucination, visual, insomnia, mania, persecutory delusion, psychotic disorder. MEFLOQUINE dosage: 250 MG PER WEEK (250 MG), PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5099741-5
MEFLOQUINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 18 years of age, weighting 101.4 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, delusion, delusional disorder, persecutory type, hypomania, insomnia, tearfulness. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BETNOVATE, ALBUTEROL SPIROS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5104007-0
Physician from BELGIUM reported MEFLOQUINE problem on Sept 01, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, cyanosis, headache, hypoxia, interstitial lung disease, leukocytosis, myalgia, rales, respiratory distress. MEFLOQUINE dosage: 250 MG, QW. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, CIPROFIBRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5109127-2
MEFLOQUINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 28, 2006. Male patient, 28 years of age, weighting 123.5 lb, was diagnosed with malaria and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, blood albumin decreased, blood creatinine increased, blood potassium decreased, blood sodium decreased, body temperature decreased, nephrotic syndrome, oedema peripheral, respiratory rate increased. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5109459-8
Consumer or non-health professional from reported MEFLOQUINE problem on Sept 12, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, c-reactive protein increased, chills, cough, cyanosis, dyspnoea, headache, hypoxia, leukocytosis. MEFLOQUINE dosage: 250 MG X 1 DOSE. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, CIPROFIBRATUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5109460-4
MEFLOQUINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Sept 19, 2006. Male patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with malaria, malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, contusion, haemothorax, malaria, mental disorder, wound. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROGUANIL. Patient died.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5118014-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MEFLOQUINE problem on Sept 28, 2006. Female patient, 28 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: psychotic disorder. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5127772-5
MEFLOQUINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 22, 2005. Male patient, 28 years of age, weighting 123.5 lb, was diagnosed with malaria and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, nephrotic syndrome. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5127780-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported MEFLOQUINE problem on June 28, 2006. Male patient, 28 years of age, weighting 123.5 lb, was diagnosed with malaria and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, nephrotic syndrome, respiratory rate increased. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5133707-1
MEFLOQUINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from ITALY on Oct 12, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic failure, hepatic steatosis, hepatomegaly. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5159052-6
Consumer or non-health professional from reported MEFLOQUINE problem on Nov 21, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: contusion, platelet count increased, rectal haemorrhage. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5165169-2
MEFLOQUINE problem was reported by a Physician from SINGAPORE on Nov 15, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: contusion, platelet count increased, rectal haemorrhage. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5191295-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MEFLOQUINE problem on Dec 19, 2006. Female patient, 42 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, crying, dizziness, emotional disorder, hallucination, hyperhidrosis, hypoaesthesia, insomnia, myocardial infarction. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5385345-3
MEFLOQUINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 09, 2007. Female patient, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, insomnia, irritability, mood swings, nightmare, sleep disorder. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5388628-6
Consumer or non-health professional from reported MEFLOQUINE problem on July 13, 2007. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: maculopathy, retinal pigmentation. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5388633-X
MEFLOQUINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on July 11, 2007. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: parkinsonism. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5390014-X
Physician from TURKEY reported MEFLOQUINE problem on June 28, 2007. Male patient, 35 years of age, was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: parkinsonism. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5392183-4
MEFLOQUINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 17, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia, pain in extremity, swelling, tendonitis. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5427445-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MEFLOQUINE problem on Aug 24, 2007. Female patient, 26 years of age, weighting 126.0 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, dizziness, fatigue, fear, impaired work ability, vertigo. MEFLOQUINE dosage: 250 MG ONCE A WEEK PO. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5429208-3
MEFLOQUINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 27, 2007. Male patient, 22 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, fear, heart rate decreased, initial insomnia, palpitations, panic reaction. MEFLOQUINE dosage: 250MG ONCE A WEEK PO. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5435071-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MEFLOQUINE problem on Aug 28, 2007. Female patient, 27 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash pruritic, urticaria. MEFLOQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Mefloquine Side Effects Report #5452321-1
MEFLOQUINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 12, 2007. Female patient, 32 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with MEFLOQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, impaired driving ability, mental disorder, panic attack. MEFLOQUINE dosage: 250 MG WEEKLY PO DOSE TAKEN. Patient recovered.

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