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U.S. Law Firm to Investigate Lariam Claims by Australian Soldiers

November 17th, 2004 · No Comments

A United States law firm has been hired to investigate if a link exists between the controversial anti-malaria drug Lariam made by Hoffmann-La Roche and the severe psychiatric problems suffered by hundreds of elite Australian soldiers.
Lariam is a popular malaria prevention drug prescribed to thousands of U.S. travelers and military personnel as well as soldiers […]

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Military Cover-up Alleged on Lariam Side Effects

September 10th, 2003 · 10 Comments

Naval Reserve commander William Manofsky, 44, says the Navy altered his medical records to remove any indication that he was prescribed Lariam, a controversial anti-malaria drug, that he believes made him suicidal, aggressive and sick. Manofsky claims to have before-and-after evidence to back up his allegations.
“I was given Lariam. I got sick from Lariam,” said […]

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