] The drug we wrote about is called Lariam, or mefloquine.
] It was invented by the U.S. Army in the 1970s. It's great
] for preventing malaria, but it has some minor drawbacks,
] like causing psychosis, suicidal thoughts, depression and
] paranoia, which have been reported to last "long after"
] taking the pills, according to the FDA. There is some
] evidence that it may permanently damage the brain stem of
] some people who take it, though the drug manufacturer,
] Roche Pharmaceuticals, says it is safe and effective.
] Roche also says there is no credible scientific evidence
] showing that if you take Lariam you might do something
] crazy like kill yourself or somebody else.

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