Re: Questions about IM/Anti-Malarial drugs and vaccines

[Guest guest]

I have gone to Central America three times since CML Dx and I have had all

of those vaccines with no repercussions. I do take Quinine for muscle cramps

and I know in the PDR it says you cannot take Quinine pills with Gleevec but

I do take the tonic water, which also helps for malaria.

Levaquin is in the Quinilone family, a super broad spectrum antibiotic that

I just took for 5 days for my bronchitis and I fear that it may be the culprit

but I am not sure, for my recent problems. I do know that there is something

you can bring with you for prophylaxis, ask your doctor what can be taken

with Gleevec.

My doctor said that my vaccines were good for 5 years but for the malaria I

think you have to take something with you every time? Are you sure you are

going to infested areas? I suppose, if y ou are going to the interior you

will be, on the coastal regions it is not too worrisome. HAve a wonderful trip

and I hope answers your post, as I don't know the answers to your last

question. - Lynne A.