Malaria tablets - would you bother taking?

Im going to India in 2 weeks on a tour of the North - iv had all my injections but im debating whether to take anti malaria tablets or not. My own GP said "dont bother". But i am still a little worried as mozzies do find me tasty! lol what do you reckon?

take them better to be safe than sorry or dead

My sister just came back from a trip to Thailand, Cambodia and Australia and she was advised to DEFINITELY take the tablets. I think they were a bit pricey for her but it's better safe than sorry, especially if you are thousands of miles away from home! Take them!

Take `em, and some Avon Skin So Soft.

Hey, don't take 'em. Dying's quite cool, I hear!
It's the second biggest killer in the world!!!
Bet your GP's never been.
It only takes one bite.

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Weigh up the fors and against. I never had them myself but the effects of malaria can be nasty

I'd take them. It's better to take them and have the the hassle of them, than not to take them and regret it when you get malaria

Yes, unless you want to catch a nasty disease.

When I went to Kenya I didnt bother taking them. For me the side effects are to risky. Just use loads of mozzie repellant. The more deet in it the better

I've been taking Malarone for about five months now. I haven't had any major side effects. The worst thing to happen was slightly disrupted sleep and really crazy dreams - which I quite enjoyed. The alternative is the risk of Malaria which is a horrendous disease. More people die each day of Malaria than die of AIDS. Since it isn't something that really affects Westerners it isn't so well publicised. I'm surprised at your GP's nonchalance - get him to put it in writing.

Take 'em. Have a nice time. Hope you don't get a bad tummy.....

I'd get a new GP if I were you. Malaria is no joke. It can kill you. I worked in Africa for a while, and we took a doxycycline capsule everyday. No side effects at all and it doesn't make you crazy like one of the other anti-malarial drugs--can't remember the name.

If this can give you peace of mind bring it. Any way prevention is the best medicine.

Malaria is a terrible disease to have. Take the tablets. You have nothing to loose. I am anti-GP- some of them really don't know what they're talking about.

Am going to Goa in a few days time. Have been advised to take Avloclor and Paludrine as there is a particular problem in the north of Goa and India at the moment. It is cheaper than Malarone and was advised by both my GP and the Chemist. Not all anti-malaria tablets work in all areas or with all types of Malaria. Go to the chemist and ask or look up the World Health Organisation or NHS website. I've got to take 7 weeks worth for a 2 week holiday. I'm not having any side effects, despite the long list of possibles on the packet. Don't wait too long as you have to start these a week before you go.

i (together with a group of other people) went to the Philippines 2 yrs ago for 2 weeks and worked with street children and their families.
we all started taking them, then gave up because we just felt the risk wasn't great enough to continue taking them. The can give some extremely horrid side effects, so many of us just stopped taking them half way through the trip. Including me, never finished them and I'm OK, but again it is risk.
I suggest you start taking some, then when you get to India, and depending on what you plan to do out there make an informed decision about weather to continue taking them or not.
good luck have a fab time.