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Lariam

British  
/ ˈlærɪæm /

noun

  1. a brand of mefloquine, used in the treatment and prevention of malaria

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But the three-judge panel said that defense affidavits to support their case that Bales used Lariam were speculative.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2017

Defense attorneys contended that Bales likely used Lariam while on a 2003-2004 tour in Iraq, and possibly in Afghanistan in 2012.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2017

Browne said the Army medical records for Bales were not complete, and there needed to be a thorough investigation of whether Bales took Lariam.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2017

The inquiry came after BBC Radio 4's Today programme revealed that a senior military medic had called on ministers to prescribe an alternative drug until it was clear that Lariam was safe.

From BBC • May 23, 2016

According to MoD figures, a minimum of 17,368 armed forces personnel were prescribed Lariam at least once between 1 April 2007 and 31 March 2015.

From BBC • May 23, 2016