Malatra prophylaxis in Peru?

Question

I am going to Peru for about three months. I need to take malaria prophylaxis. I would like to know what people would recomend.
I see from the UK doctors gudlines that there are several different types of prophylaxis. Has anybody had expreience of these.
Also, drugs like malarone are prohibitivly expensive and there is no way I can afford it. A friend of mine suggested I use doxycycline but tell my doctor I was going for a few weeks, get a prescription for that amount, and buy the rest really cheap in Peru. Is this a good cost effective strategy, and how easy is it to get a hold of this in Peru.
I also realise that I need to take precautions against being bitten by mosquitos too.

Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

I would try using doxcycline, and notifying your doctor that you are leaving for Peru so that he will be aware ,just in case you have an allergic reaction. he may be able to provide you with a prescription so just in case you have a adverse reaction he can contact someone to help your situation. I would try asking, and the cost in another country would be less-costly,so I wouldn't even worry. Have a Good Trip!