Pyrimethamine and confusional state Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Pyrimethamine Side Effects Report #5266141-4
Pyrimethamine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Feb 19, 2007. Female patient, weighting 22.00 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with Pyrimethamine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebral atrophy, cerebral malaria, confusional state, gastrointestinal disorder, grand mal convulsion, hyperthermia. Pyrimethamine dosage: 50 MG / PER DAY /. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pyrimethamine Side Effects Report #5500455-5
Pyrimethamine side effect was reported by a Physician from SOUTH AFRICA on Oct 16, 2007. Male patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with malaria  and was treated with Pyrimethamine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, dizziness , dyspnoea, fall , headache . Pyrimethamine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ARTESUNATE, AMOXICILLIN, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.