May 2018 "The anti-malarial drug has not been licensed for use in Ireland since 2016 but continues to be used by the Defence Forces, who have administered it to up to 7,000 soldiers since 1993, he said."
#mefloquine #lariam #mefloquinetoxicity #quinism #ireland #irishdefenceforces
In 2018 WUSA9 did multiple reports of an investigation into service members and PCVs affected by mefloquine. youtu.be/67isVB3Gg0I?... #mefloquinetoxicity #lariam #quinism #antimalaria #braindamage
"Join Mark and Remington as they discuss Quinism, Mefloquine Poisoning, PTS Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, DSM 5, history of Malaria drugs, suicide, difficulty in diagnosis, refusal of governments to recognize quinism." #quinism #mefloquinetoxicity #tbi #ptsd #antimalaria
10 out of 10 How's your own #mefloquinetoxicity anxiety?
White background with orange outlined pills in the top left corner and green outlined pills in the right. Top center logo says Mef Action Mefloquine International Action Network over brain with hexagon connections. In the center a large green speech bubble top center is a circle image of drug notes in bold says Possible Side Effects. Bubble says What side effects did you experience during your use of mefloquine? large orange question mark overlapping bottom right corner of bubble. Bottom of image light grey health plus/cross cut off in left corner and in center outline of brain matter with orange plusses floating on and around
Did you notice side effects while you were taking mefloquine? What do you recognize now that you can reflect on your experience with a broader list of side effects? #lariam #mefloquinetoxicity
White background with faded gray medical + at the top center and bottom left and 4 round orange bordered pills in the top left corner. In the center is a rounded box border transitioning from orange top to green bottom with quotation marks in the top left and bottom right corners. Inside the box says Mefloquine large in black and quote small in orange. A quotation in black says "In 2006 mefloquine was found to be neurotoxic, causing permanent lesions in parts of the brain linked to its well-documented neuropsychiatric side effects. More recently the drug was found to be a cause of chronic CNS toxicity syndrome characterised by a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders, many of which are listed by the manufacturer as "common" side effects, symptomatic of lasting or permanent injury in parts of the brain particularly the brainstem and limbic system." In green "-Were the Australian Army Malaria Institute's 2000-2002 Mefloquine Clinical Trials in Timor Leste Ethical? -Major Stuart McCarty" Large green "2015"
2015 Major Stuart McCarthy concluded the Australian Army Malaria Institute's 2000-2002 Mefloquine Trials on ADF personnel were unethical. Full article here: bit.ly/44O92b8 2006 study mentioned found here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... #mefloquine #mefloquinetoxicity #mefloquineaustralia
Image of a mosquito on a silver tray with the word Mefloquine in red Above "9th Annual Mefloquine Conference and Rally Hosted by Marj Matchee, Founder with Advocates, Veterans, their Families and Caregivers." Below "Location for the event is at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #54 164 Broadway Street, Moncton, NB E1A-3Y4 Saturday Aug 16th 2025 - 13:00-16:00 Education Forum featuring the world renowned leading expert in antimalarials. Dr. Remington Nevin, founder of the Quinism Foundation. Sunday Aug the 17th 2025 - 13:00-16:00 Memorial Service and Advocate with guest speeches. This is an afternoon of powerful testimonials and shared purpose. The event will conclude with with a community BBQ accompanied by a PIPER with the opporunity for one-on-one discussions with advocates and guests."
A reminder for the 9th Annual Mefloquine Conference in August. This year it will be held in Moncton, New Brunswick. It is always encouraging to meet other #mefloquinetoxicity advocates. #mefloquine #mefloquineawarness #mefloquinecanada #lariam #antimalaria #quinism #quinismfoundation
Infographic: Most mefloquine users were only told about a few possible side effects like dreams, anxiety, and dizziness. At the very least, anyone using mefloquine should have been told, (highlighted quote) "If you experience any side effects, immediately cease use!" (bold) NOT Speech bubbles saying "Suck it up, soldier." "Most people tolerate the drug very well" "It's probably just travel stress." "The alternatives are much more expensive." Bottom note: At Mefaction we do not believe this drug should have been given to anyone whose side effects could be confused with reactions to their situation.
Blatant misinformation and shaming were used to pressure service members, volunteers, and even tourists into using mefloquine and feeling like a burden if they requested another drug. #mefloquine #mefloquinetoxicity #lariam #antimalaria #sideeffects
Mef Action speech bubble asking, What side effects were you warned about when you were given mefloquine?
Whether given #mefloquine ( #lariam ) by your government or receiving a prescription from a doctor, you may have been warned about some side effects. I was warned about nightmares and anxiety. How about you? #mefloquinetoxicity #antimalaria #sideeffects
This UPI article from 2002 was another clear warning that #mefloquinetoxicity side effects must be more severe then reported. Yet they blatantly ignored the facts... "I want to get the Peace Corps out of this story," Peace Corps spokeswoman Ellen Field, 2002.
www.upi.com/Top_News/200...
A comparison of known side effects for #mefloquinetoxicity, PTSD, and TBI and a form to keep track of your info can be found at drive.google.com/file/d/1N4Fa...
My sheet is available to view at www.mefaction.com/about-us
Lies about side effects, use for torture, refusal to take responsibility,... This Endevr documentary brings up many great points and exposes complete disregard for the lives of soldiers, civilians, and detainees by the US, UK, and more. #mefloquine #mefloquinetoxicity #lariam #endevr
To find the full @who.int Alert from 1989 go to cdn.who.int/media/docs/d...
#mefloquine #mefloquinetoxicity #worldhealthorganization #whoalert #antimalaria
The percentage that experience side effects while taking #mefloquine and symptoms of #mefloquinetoxicity is debatable because of the nature of the effects and the implementation of many studies. Many people may be suffering from symptoms and have not yet made the connection to "mef" as the cause.
