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Originally Posted by Eagle5US

I provided no such diagnosis, but did say that I would not be surprised if in fact you were asymptomatic carriers as many people who live in endemic areas and do not utilize prophylaxis (it's not really practical) carry a parasite load as a normal function of their system. When we go into areas and eradicate their parasite load, they do in fact then become ill because their bodies are not used to functioning without parasites in their system.

You continue to assert your OPINION as medical fact, which it is not.

If Lariam was so dangerous, it wouldn't have recently been approved for use during pregnancy for malaria prophylaxis.

Now, this is THE LAST word on this subject from you unless you can produce your entomology degree, infectious disease research certificate, or some other document demonstrating your status as a health care provider with the ability to prescribe medications.
Further, I did not say that "out military doesn't think that Coartem is an effective cure for malaria". Being that Novartis still carries the patent on that medication, it is not cost effective to be placed on our formulary when there are other medications that work as well, for cheaper. After the patent runs out and the generics for Coartem flood the market, then it too will cost pennies per dose instead of dollars and the US Military may then look at adding to our formulary.

There may be a time in the future when Mefloquin is also advertised on late night TV for a class action lawsuit. Until then, the US Military will continue to use it and our people will continue to take it as directed.

http://www.biosciencetechnology.com/...ull-mefloquine