Quinine: How Should I Take Quinine
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How should I take quinine?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
 | Take quinine with food to lessen stomach upset. |
Call your doctor if your malaria symptoms do not improve after 2 days of taking quinine, or if your symptoms return after you have finished the medication.
 | Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before your condition is completely treated. If you stop using the medication early for any reason, talk to your doctor about other forms of malaria prevention. |
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using quinine. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using quinine.
No medication is 100% effective in treating malaria. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if you have fever, vomiting, or diarrhea during your treatment.
 | Store quinine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. |
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| Last updated: | December 14, 2006 |
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