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Side Effects Of Mefloquine

hi im taking mefloquine and took my first tablet today and the top of my chest hurts, its like a tightening/ burning pain is this normal?
Sat, 15 Jan 2011
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Hi

Your symptoms are suggestive of Gastritis Drug Induced

As a precaution take the tablet after meals - Consume Vanilla icecream or ENO

Medical management included - Proton Pump Inhibitors

Get well soon
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Side Effects Of Mefloquine

Hi Your symptoms are suggestive of Gastritis Drug Induced As a precaution take the tablet after meals - Consume Vanilla icecream or ENO Medical management included - Proton Pump Inhibitors Get well soon