I have to start taking my malaria pills in a couple of days. I've never taken malarone before, only choloroquine, so I'm not sure if I'll experience any side effects. There are a lot of people, judging from anecdotal stories and message board posts who choose not to take their malaria meds in Africa, citing unwanted side effects.

A common side effect of malarone: dizziness
A common side effect of malaria: death