Je pars avec mes deux enfants et mon chum qui deviendra mon mari en RD le 20 janvier et j'aimerais savoir s'il y a des gens qui y sont allées qui ont pris les médicaments et qui on eu ou pas des effets secondaires si oui avec quel médicaments et quels sont les effets secondaires ressentis
Allo! Je pars dans 2 jours et j'ai commencé mon traitement à la novochloroquine la semaine passée... et oui j'ai ressenti quelques effets secondaires 4h00 apres la prise des médicament; légers étourdissements, un peu de nausée mais tres léger juste importunant mais le lendemain matin c'était parti!! Alors ne t'inquiete pas trop!! Mon copain lui n'a eu aucun effets secondaires (ce n'est pas tout le monde qui en ressent)
Je vais créer une assos de lutte contre le lariam tellement c'est mauvais. J'en ai pris un cachet avant de partir en Afrique. J'ai arrêté et me suis orienté vers la savarine. je devenais psychotique !!!
Je ne suis malheureusement pas le seul à avoir eu cette (douloureuse) expérience...
J'ai déjà pris de l'Aralen lors d'un voyage en Chine et aucun effet pour moi mais mon conjoint avait mal à la tête la première journée.
Je vais en République aussi cette année et nous avons pris la première dose (2 Aralen) dimanche et aucun effet secondaire pour ni un ni l'autre. Le pharmacien m'avait conseillé de le prendre au souper car on mange plus qu'au déjeuner et il y a moins de risque d'effet et si effet il y a tu ne perds pas ta journée car cela passe plus dans la nuit.
Il y a les gens qui n'ont pas d'effet secondaires de suite, il y a ceux qui en ont un peu et il y a malheureusement tous ceux qui à force de prendre des médicaments contre le paludisme se retrouvent aprés plusieurs années avec un foie troué et malade, qui ont perdu toutes leurs défenses immunitaires, qui perdent aussi la vue d'un oeil, etc ....... mais pas tout de suite ....... plus tard ...... 😕
C'est bien triste de voir que vous êtes aussi accroc aux médocs, alors que celà ne sert quasiment à rien dans 90% des destinations, que vous engrossez les laboratoires pharmaceutiques et que vous vous détruisez la santé .......
C'est pas qu'on est accros aux médicaments, c'est parce qu'ici au Canada, on a été avisé d'alerte à la malaria en République Dominicaine, donc, on ne prend pas de risque...
Pour ce qui est de moi, je pars le 3 février prochain et à cause de l'inquiétude de mes proches, je me suis fais prescrire la chloroquine au cas où. Par contre... je dois commercer la semaine avant mon départ et en reprendre le jour du départ, du retour et quatre semaines en revenant. C'est long... Si je vois que la pilule ne me fait pas la semaine avant, j'arrête tout de suite car j'ai pas de goût d'être malade la journée du départ, déjà que je n'aime pas l'avion... Ironie, le médicament est contre indiqué au soleil... :-)
Je pars le 15 janvier pour punta cana alors comme ben du monde je me suis laissée convaincre de prendre de la chloroquine car je ne voulais pas alors moi la prescription c'est 2 sem avant mon depart et ensuite en vacances et 4 sem a mon retour....la premiere sem parfait aucun symptomes hier était ma 2eme sem et la je te jure que je regrette je suis malade mal de tete, maux de coeur, vomissement je suis au bout alors j'arrete car je ne veux pas malade en voyage...Je n'ai pas l'intention d'aller en millieu rural et plusieurs de mes amis arrive de la et ils disent qu'ils n'ont vu aucun moustiques et que les gens la-bas ne parle pas de ca....alors je pars avec un bon chasse moustique et plus de mal de coeur ...etc....
Si tu veux a mon retour je te dirait si j'ai vu des moustiques...je m'en vais a L'Ocean bavaro spa& beach.......
Je vais à Punta Cana en mars..et je suis justement dans le dilemne..est ce que je prends les antibio..ou non. Avec les symptômes que tu as eu..ce n'est pas intéressant. Laisse-nous savoir à ton retour concernant les moustiques et autres.
Bon voyage
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Tu vois ns sommes dimanche et je ne file pas tres bien encore, je n'ai pas vomi(excuse mais c'est ca)depuis samedi midi mais j'ai toujours mal a l'estomac et étourdie par contre ma compagne de voyage elle n'a rien alors ....ca dépend de quoi je ne sais pas car je suis en super forme et jamais malade alors!!!!!!
Je sarais de retour le 22 alors c'est certain que le 23 je vous écrit concernant les fameux moustique.....
se transmet par la piqure d'un moustique nommé anophèle
En général il ne pique que du crépuscule a l'aube donc n'oubliez pas de porter des vetement a manche longues la nuitet de proteger les parties exposées par une creme antimoustique et de dormir sous une moustiquaire impregnée
Il y trois zones d'endémies différentes et le traitement proposé sera différent en fonction de la zone ou vous partez
quelques exemples :
Zone 1 : zone sans chloroquinorésistance (traitement = chloroquine (nivaquine) = algerie, egypte, argentine, mexique, perou, chine, iran...
Zone 2 : zone avec chloroquinorésistance (traitement = chloroquine + proguanil (savarine) = senegal, guinee, madascar, afganistan, inde, colombie, équateur...
Zone 3 : zone de chloriquinoresistance et multirésistance (traitement = méfloquine (lariam) = cameroun, congo, djibouti, rwanda...
zone de resistance specifique (traitement = doxycicline) = amazonie, asie du sud est
Quelques effets secondaires :
nivaquine + savarine
troubles digestifs : nausées vomissements disparaissenet ensuite en général
atteintes psychologiques plus rares comme anxiété, agitation, hallucinations...
atteintes du systeme nerveux : céphalées étourdissement assez fréquent
atteintes visuelles : trouble de l'accomodation, vision floue
atteinte cutanée : urticaire, eruptions cutanée, prurit
lariam :
nausees vommisement en début de traitement, troubles du sommeil, diarhées douleur abdo
plus rarement troubles neurologiques (hallucination, anxiété, perte de sensitivité, confusion humeur depressive... j'en met pas trop car je ne veux pas vous faire peur 😉 )
doxycycline :
rush cutané, prurit, uriticaire,
nausées diarhées vomissements, entérocolite, dysphagie
anemie
céphalées, troubles de la vision
consultez au préalable votre médecin qui devrai vous donner un traitement adapté a la zone d'endémie
Le traitement preventif n'est pas fiable a 100% donc si vous resentez les symtomes lors de votre voyage (céphalées, fievre, embarras gastrique, courbatures, myalgies) essayez de consulter un médecin sur place
Evitez de dormir pres de points d'eau surtout eau stagnante car c'est un vrai nid a moustiques
Pour les femmes enceinte ou ayant un enfant de moins de 8 mois evitez de partir dans les pays d'endémie de zone 3
pour ce qui est des effets secondaires je suis parti au senegal recement et je n'ai pas eu d'effets secondaires à la savarine a part peut etre une baisse de libido 🤪
Je viens de chercher beaucoup sur Internet à propos de la chloroquine et je n'ai jamais vu que ca causait la photo-sensibilité.
Le médicament contre la diarrhée du voyageur cause une photo-sensibilité. C'est un médicament complètement différent.
Le médicament qui est photosensibilisant est la doxycycline et que l'on utilise seulement dans les régions où le paludisme est le plus dangereux, c'est à dire entre la frontière de la Thailande et le Myanmar et le Cambodge.
En Amérique centrale, le paludisme est encore sensible à la Nivaquine généralement bien toléré pour un traitement préventif contre le paludisme (sauf chez les patients présentant un psoriasis ou une maladie coeliaque).
La Nivaquine peut être prescrite à une femme enceinte et des doses adaptées en sirop pour les enfants.
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
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Je pars pour Punta Cana dans une semaine et je suis aller em faire vacciner le twinrix au clsc de ma région et il m'Ont donner une sorte de pillule que tu dois…
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Je pars a la fin de mars a punta cana. je me suis fait conseiller fortement de prendre des médicaments en prévention contre la malaria. par contre, en…
I’m planning a trip to Japan next year and I have asthma...
I wanted to know about the regulations regarding Ventolin (Salbutamol) in Japan—is it considered a drug? Can I bring my inhaler with me, or do I need to buy a similar product in Japan?
I have two American cousins. The older one was born in Paris, and his sister was born in California. The latter is planning a trip to Paris this summer, but she recently fell ill, and American doctors don’t know what’s wrong. I had the idea of letting her take advantage of her trip to get treated here, avoiding the high healthcare costs of the American system in the process. The problem is, I can’t find anything online about this—just testimonials from French people who used to be American, but nothing for a simple tourist.
I’m traveling to Portugal with my family and I have a treatment that requires injections. How can I take a flight with these? They look like injectable pens.
Thanks
We’re planning a trip to the Philippines from April 22 to May 8, 2026. Flight from Geneva with a layover in Turkey and Manila. Our itinerary: Angeles – Busuanga – Palawan…
The Philippines are a dream destination, but is it possible to travel there safely? I’ve heard that checked luggage often gets lost, tap water isn’t safe to drink, and mosquitoes are everywhere.
For water, what’s the best solution to carry in a backpack? Is a filtering water bottle 100% reliable?
For mosquitoes, should we treat our clothes with repellent? Are you vaccinated against hepatitis A, malaria, or dengue? Or is there an oral treatment to take?
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there’s travel insurance for someone who’s had a heart attack?
I can’t find an insurer that covers a pre-existing condition, even if it’s stable.
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, next month my wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and I are flying to Thailand. It’ll be a great chance to soak up some sun—something we’ve been missing lately here in France! But speaking of sun, I burn easily, and our daughter even more so. I was wondering what SPF to get for sunscreen and whether it’s better to buy it there or before we leave? Thanks for your tips!
Hello,
We’re planning to spend 3 months in Madagascar starting in mid-February.
Areas: Mahajanga, Tulear, Diego Suarez, and Sainte Marie—the order isn’t set yet. We’ll either drive for part of the trip or take flights.
We’ve heard all sorts of things about required vaccines and medications (is anti-malarial mandatory?). What’s the exact situation for travelers?
I’ll come back to you for other topics (like finding a reliable driver, among others).
Thank you.
Best wishes to you all,
Nicole
We're about to go on an organized trip to South Africa, including Kruger Park. We were told that Malarone should preferably be taken in the evening at the same time during a meal. But it's hard to know what time we'll have dinner, especially since I've read that in South Africa, dinner is usually around 6 PM.
I'd love to hear from people who've been on organized trips to this destination and could share their experience. We were thinking of taking Malarone around 7:30 PM, assuming dinner would be closer to 7 PM than 6 PM. Also, if the meal ends up being earlier or later than when we take the pill, would a cookie or a piece of bread be enough to take with Malarone?
I’m planning to set off on a "round-the-world" trip/long journey at the start of next year, lasting between 4.5 and 6 months. For now, the itinerary looks like this: South Korea (2 weeks) -> Japan (1 month) -> New Zealand (1 month) -> Argentina (1 month) -> United States (1 month).
I’m on medication (paroxetine 20 mg/day) and was hoping to bring enough for the entire trip so I wouldn’t have to find a doctor on the spot, deal with a molecule that might be slightly different from what’s available in France, or wonder if that’s even a possibility. Basically, it seemed simpler on paper...
But after looking into the regulations for each country, it’s suddenly way less simple . Many seem to only allow the amount corresponding to the length of your "stay" in the country... Which is a problem if I arrive in Korea with 4.5 months’ worth of medication, for example.
After all that, and even though I’ll obviously contact the relevant authorities in each country (fingers crossed for a response 😛), here’s my question:
Has anyone here had any experience with this? (Even if it’s a different medication or different countries, any input would be helpful!)
I’m trying to plan a trip to Dubai with my mom. I’ve seen that some of our medications require prior authorization (sleeping pills, codeine, anti-anxiety meds, etc.).
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in our situation. A friend of mine applied to bring her tramadol, but it was denied—though she needed high doses!
Has anyone here gone through this process? Do we *really* need a prescription in English?
We just found out my wife is pregnant, and we’ve planned a trip to the Barlavento Islands in Cape Verde this November.
We’d like to know if there’s a real risk of Zika contamination on those islands, because from what we’ve found online, the recorded cases are old and come from the Sotavento Islands.
We’re thinking about canceling our trip.
If you’ve recently traveled to Cape Verde or live there, do you have any thoughts on this?
hi, I’m looking for information about the possibility of returning to Thailand with a portable liquid oxygen system and whether it’s possible to recharge it in Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. thanks
I’m starting a new discussion on this topic since there doesn’t seem to be a recent one.
I have several chronic conditions (including asthma and related ones), and I’m planning to travel for a year across different countries.
Generally, I understand it’s possible to travel with approved medications (which should be my case), but often with a limit of 3 months’ worth of treatment.
Since I’m going for 12 months, that means for three-quarters of my trip, I’d have more than 3 months’ worth of medication.
I plan to bring my prescriptions with the INN (International Nonproprietary Name), as well as the original packaging (even though it’s a nightmare, but from what I understand, it’s necessary). But I’m not sure if that’s enough...
Have any of you been in this situation before? How does it work at customs—do I need to declare everything that exceeds the 3-month limit? Do I need a letter from my doctors?
I'm currently in Bangkok: How can I find a good doctor for a consultation? It's for a friend who'd like a second medical opinion compared to what they got in their country of residence.
Any professionals you'd recommend? How much does it cost?
I’ve already visited quite a few countries across several continents, but I’m pretty new to Asia.
I’m planning a trip to Thailand in October or November, and I wanted to check about health precautions: malaria treatment, vaccinations (hepatitis A or others...).
I’ll mostly be in the northern region, around Chiang Mai, where I’ll spend a lot of time in nature and the mountains. Then I’ll head south to Phuket or Krabi and visit Khao Sok National Park. I’ll finish up in Bangkok, with a likely detour to Kanchanaburi.
From what I understand, for a stay of less than 60 days, I don’t need a visa (I’m a French national)? I just need to fill out the TDAC form 3 to 5 days before arrival?
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone is heading to Cuba soon and could bring me some over-the-counter Sildenafil (viagra) tablets—available at Varadero Airport, among other places.
Hi there! So, I'm hesitating about taking a long trip. I'd like to go away for 2 to 3 months and travel across several continents. I’d love some advice. I often have unexplained allergies and need to follow a daily treatment for my diabetes (insulin). I think I can get authorization from my doctor to travel for 6 months with the treatment—is that correct? After those 6 months, is it possible (instead of bothering a relative to send the medication) to see a foreign doctor to get another 6-month travel authorization? How does it work at the airport? Do I need just one medication transport authorization, or do I have to request a new one in each country (once the treatment runs out) for both the flight and a DCI? Also, travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so will I have to pay for foreign consultations out of pocket? I’m not sure if I explained myself clearly. Oh, and just to repeat—travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so foreign consultations will be at my own expense? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone.
After years of traveling to the USA without any medical insurance subscriptions—and luckily never having any major health issues (though I did get a scorpion sting buried in the sand at CBSouth, 😇)—life has caught up with us, and we’re now being forced into "wisdom" and leaving our carefree days behind.
So, I’m looking for the best compromise for a 2-month health insurance plan.
I’ve read the discussions on this topic, but the most recent one is from last year, and I’d love your take on the current situation.
I’m familiar with the usual options like Europ Assistance and AXA, but I’ve just discovered Chapka and Heymondo (the latter seems interesting in terms of both price and coverage).
What do you think of these last two? How do they compare in terms of value for money against the bigger companies?
Hi,
We’ve planned a 3-week trip to Bali this summer with our 7-year-old daughter. The itinerary includes Sanur, Nusa Lembongan, Sidemen, Amed, and Ubud. The more time passes, the more we read about people getting sick—some with mild to severe traveler’s diarrhea, and many ending up in the hospital. We, as parents, have been through it in Egypt with pretty bad cases, but we’d really like to avoid that for our daughter. Even though there’s no zero risk, and we’ll be careful, can any of you reassure me? Not everyone got sick, right? I’d love to hear positive feedback from parents, but not just them 😊. Thanks in advance!
Hi there...
I’m traveling with a friend for a month in November.
We booked our round-trip tickets from Paris to Phnom Penh, and yes, I know—it was a mistake. We should’ve flown out of Laos, but here we are.
But is it doable to backpack through both countries in a relaxed way?
I’ve seen that the transport takes a while...
Thanks so much for your replies.
Hi there,
I’ve started looking into getting dental implants, possibly in Costa Rica or Mexico.
Do you have any clinics to recommend or ones I should avoid?
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Thanks for your feedback! !
For several years now, increased aggression has been observed in Cape fur seals.
At least 70 unprovoked attacks on humans.
It was recently confirmed that this is due to rabies.
The suspected origin is contamination in Namibia by jackals.
The contagion seems to be spreading.
Preventive vaccination (of the animals) is being considered.
Just a reminder:
Rabies affects all mammals.
Once symptoms appear—sometimes weeks or even months later—death is inevitable.
It’s the bite that transmits the disease.
There are so-called "furious" forms with aggression, but also forms without aggression.
In case of a bite, in addition to standard wound care, tetanus prevention… rabies prevention is essential.
Stay careful out there…
Seeing seals from a boat along the coast isn’t rare in these parts…
I need 2 dental implants and I'd like to get them done abroad (it's a question of price).
Thanks for helping me with my search (Turkey, Spain, Romania???)
Can you tell me if you're satisfied with the services provided by Dentist Miguel at Club Amigo in Holguin? I'd like to go there in mid-December. Is it worth the trip to get dental prosthetics done?
Thanks for getting back to me... Michelle from Quebec
Hello,
I’m looking for a dentist who can do a full lower-arch implant with a complete prosthesis. I’m in Quebec and available to travel to Cuba. Need full contact details. Thanks everyone!
My current plan is to get my teeth treated in Cuba, especially for dental implants.
Has anyone here had experience and could refer me to a good, affordable dentist?
I’d really appreciate it if you could give me an idea of the price for one implant, since I need at least 6 done.
Thanks so much!
