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Table 2 Prescription drugs consistent with a contraindication to mefloquine use

From: Prevalence of contraindications to mefloquine use among USA military personnel deployed to Afghanistan

ADHD Treatments

Amphetamines, atomoxetine, methyphenidate, modafinil

Anticonvulsants

Carbamazepine, clonazepam, divalproex sodium, gabapentin, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, oxcarbazepim, phenytoin, pregabalin, topiramate

Antidepressants

Citalopram, duloxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, flurazepam, mirtazapine, nefazodone, nortriptyline, paroxetine, sertraline, venlafexine

Antiparkinsonians

Bromocriptine, ropinirole

Antipsychotics

Aripiprazole, haloperidol, olanzapine, olanzapine/fluoxetine, quetiapine, risperidone

Sedatives – anxiolytics

Alprazolam, buspirone, chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, lorazepam, oxazepam, temazepam, trazodone, triazolam