Veterans Who Took Mefloquine (Lariam) in Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan May Suffer from Long-Term Side-Effects

Veterans Who Took Mefloquine (Lariam) in Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan May Suffer from Long-Term Side-Effects

All vets who served in Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan issued the weekly anti malaria drug Mefloquine (Lariam) to prevent malaria who are still having side effects from the drug, contact your local VA environmental health coordinator.

The primary site for the announcement is: www.publichealth.va.org.
The site for the list of VA enviro coordinators in each state is:
http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposure ... nators.asp.
The VA Healthcare notification can be found at: http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposure ... lariam.asp.

Service members exposed to mefloquine may complain of long-term symptoms of dysequilibrium, vertigo, sleep disturbance, and persistent changes in personality or mood. These may overlap with symptoms already caused by PTSD.

Veterans may be eligible for VA disability compensation benefits and health care benefits for health problems associated with mefloquine use during military service.