Should I take Malarone to visit South Africa in September?

Question

Hi, I am going to South Africa ( Kruger park) in September, and I am uncertain about what kind of preventive treatment I should undergo. I heard that Malarone is quite good but some others told me Lariam is more effective but it has a TON of side effects. What should I do? Any advice?

Answer 1

Consult a physician before, cause I heard Lariam is quite hallucenogenic or something I dont know I'm not qualified, lol.

Answer 2

I think you need to plan for the Kruger.

Malaria Risk:

http://www.malaria.org.za/risk.htm

Visiting in September:

This period is very dry in the bush with very cold night temperatures and therefore chilly during the early morning and late afternoon game drives. Game viewing is generally fantastic as the visibility is good and the game is concentrated around any water source.

Spring is the height of the dry season with hot dry winds and colourless, sparse vegetation. Because the rivers and dams are low, high concentrations of game can be viewed at these areas and game viewing in general is good. The first rains may start towards the end of October and the signs of spring and a new wet season are evident.

Read this:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Malaria-is-Ali...

http://ezinearticles.com/?South-African-...

Answer 3

when i went to kruger  park recently, i was told i needed malaria tablets. the ones i got from my doctor cost me £80 for 10 days tablets. i took them as prescribed and i felt really ill. i was very nauseous. the food was wonderful but i couldnt eat any of it and i was told by the people that ran the lodge and also by  the safari guide, that there is no malaria in that area. insect repellent is the best way to go in my opinion and also the opinion of the african locals. obviously its up to you but those tablets ruined my dream holiday totally unneccessarily.

Answer 4

Go with the malarone

Answer 5

u need to take the treatment recommended by the WHO for the area ur travelling to. ask yr doc or pharmacy to look up what is required. some are on prescription only like the ones u mention and others are available over the counter.  they will advise u what is bes t for u in terms of side effects and any other medication u take.

Answer 6

Malarone is better as less side effects, and less severe!

Answer 7

I would go to your GP if I were you and get advice on this, goodluck.