Did you know that Army units have been ordered to stop taking anti-malarial drug linked to brain damage?

2015-07-22T09:59:20-04:00

This report and findings should of been sent out to all major Commands a few years ago, I'm finding out otherwise. Just wanted to share with the RP community just incase someone hasnt seen this yet.

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/09/19/army-units-ordered-to-stop-taking-anti-malarial-drug-linked-to-brain-damage/

Army units ordered to stop taking anti-malarial drug linked to brain damage

The top doctor for Green Berets and other elite Army commandos has told troops to immediately stop taking mefloquine, an anti-malaria drug found to cause permanent brain damage in rare cases

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2015 10:02 AM

2015-07-22T10:02:28-04:00

So, if I was ordered to take those during OIF I, may I claim disability?

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made Jul 22 at 2015 10:12 AM

2015-07-22T10:12:22-04:00

The FDA flagged mefloquine back in '13 ... wtf?
https://www.pacsafe.com/blog/fda-finally-recognizes-mefloquines-troublesome-side-effects/

FDA Finally Recognizes Mefloquine’s Troublesome Side Effects

There was a major pharmaceutical shake-up late last month that stands to affect more than 4 billion people worldwide, particularly individuals who earn paycheck

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Jul 22 at 2015 10:13 AM

2015-07-22T10:13:53-04:00

hahahahahahahaha Great took it for 4 months!

Response by MAJ Jim Steven made Jul 22 at 2015 10:55 AM

2015-07-22T10:55:18-04:00

this is what SSG Bales was on, the guy who went into the Aghan town and killed women and children as they slept...
I think there was also some PTSD involved, but I remember the media talking about this drug...