They tortured him to death(THOSE INDV RESP) but they did not "display him as a trophy" They took some very inappropriate pictures, but then again, the whole incident was inappropriate.
The drug that the Airborne Regiment used was Lariam. Also known as Mefloquine. Possible side effects include- nausea, vomiting, dizziness, light headedness or loss of balance, headache, sleepiness, inability to sleep, ABNORMAL DREAMS, loose stools or diarrhea, and abdominal pain. In rarer cases- loss of appetite, abnormal heart beat, itching of the skin or skin rash, hair loss, eyesight problems, muscle pains, convulsions, and DISTURBANCES OF MOOD(depressed mood, mental confusion, anxiety states)may occur.
The drug comes in tablets, in a box of 8 sealed in 2 - 4 tablet blister-packs. It is taken once a week. You start the drug one week before you leave and continue taking it four weeks after you leave.
The AB Regt took the drug on "Nightmare Wednesday"
It may have played a factor in the incident, however we will never really know. The drug is still used by the CF and will be used in the upcoming operation to Afghanistan, as I‘m sure it was used by 3VP on their tour.
Lariam is the CF‘s drug of choice however there are two other drugs that are available should you come to find that Mefloquine isn‘t good for you. The other drugs aren‘t as convenient, you have to take them every day vice once a week.
I start taking Lariam tomorrow since Monday is the day of the week that Op Athena wants to have it‘s nightmares!
I‘ll keep everyone posted on my wonderful side effects...
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