Somecurrent or former troops sent to Iraq claim that Lariam, the commercial namefor the anti-malarial drug mefloquine, has provoked disturbing and dangerousbehavior. The families of some troops blame the drug for the suicides oftheir loved ones.

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The drug's manufacturer warned ofrare but severe side effects including paranoia and hallucinations. It becamehis defense: The pills made him snap. The Army dropped all charges, a spokesmanlater saying that Pogany "may have a medical problem that requires care andtreatment."

"What are we doing giving drugs that cause hallucinations,confusion, psychotic behavior to people that carry weapons and hold secretclearances?" asked Pogany, 33, who is now seeking a medical discharge. "Itdoesn't pass the common-sense test."