Should i use diamox

They much prefer to look at diet reduced salt will reduce blood pressure for example and a better acclimatisation plan. They advise spending longer just doing nothing and letting the body adapt. On Mount Kilimanjaro our programme allows two such days sleeping at the same altitude which gives everyone the chance to achieve summit day without hurting themselves.

Also do be aware that proper altitude illness — like a cerebral oedema or pulmonary oedema which will be very obvious since they will incapacitate the patient almost completely , actually needs a variety of drugs plus an immediate descent.

My experience is that people hear anecdotally of Diamox as a kind of wonder drug but are unaware of all the other drugs and how to use them. Thankfully the number of my clients suffering from serious altitude problems and having to descend is very few; it does happen, but my staff have received training from a high altitude medical company based in the UK and they are well aware of the symptoms and what to do.

The main reason for not summitting is just because of feeling tired on the day and just finding it too hard. You might want to share them with your clients since an informed climber is undoubtedly a less nervous one and therefore much more likely to enjoy the experience. Kindly address my doubt as I am going for the Roopkund Trek soon. Hi Raghavendra The idea is to load yourself with water before and after the trek. This makes sense because we might not always find water on the trail.

Since the trek only lasts for about 5 — 6 hours, its a good idea to take small sips of water during this time and compensate for it after you finish the trek and have reached your campsite. Hello Poorna The altitude of Vaishnodevi is too low to be considered for a dose of diamox. Neither your father nor you have to take diamox for visiting a place only 5, ft above sea level.

Hi, Me and my wife both in early 30s are going to Leh via flight from Bangalore. Below is our approx day wise itenary. Hi Rajat Watch this video to know when to take diamox.

Hi, we are a group of 11 people and we are going for Spiti valley trip and our route is Delhi-Shimla-Rampur-chitkul-Kinnaur-Tabo-kaza-koumik-kibber-chandartaal -Keylong- manali-delhi Its an eight day trip. Please guide about when and how much mg of diamox we should take. And general other precautions. How about Manali to Spiti ft. Whether Diamox is recommended? Or can it be managed by simply taking 2 nights rest in Kaza. Hello Abby will you be trekking from Manali to Spiti?

If not, then you can do without the diamox. But in case you are then resting at Kaza for 2 nights will do you good. Hi Aneesh, Which trek are you going on? What will be altitude range that you will be trekking in?

For how many days out of the month will you be at altitudes above 11, ft? I am going to Kedarkantha trek staring on March 25th via India Hikes. Should I take Diamox as a precaution starting from tomorrow. Hi Sabarish, You do not need to take Diamox in advance for the Kedarkantha trek.

You can take it if you have any AMS symptoms during the trek, if your Trek Leader advises you to do so. I had been to Ladakh, Spiti in the past years and everytime we climbed altitude, I was hit by AMS and pretty much reduced to being a luggage in the vehicle. I was planning to do my 1st trek at Chandernahan in this month March and came across all the material put out by you guys. Started by reading the manual, prepping up with increased water consumption and also the diamox dosage days before and during the trek.

I write with utmost pleasure that I could complete the trek fully fit. Thank you for doing what you do best. I was reached at Lumla on 25th Mar at hrs by taxi after starting from Tezpur Assam. On arrival at there I faced the difficulty to taking breath and problem to sleep with suffering slowly chest pain. Next day I proceed to hospital for acclamation they given me dimox for one day and after that normal pain killer and rantadin.

But some time I am suffering from chest pain and less sleep, after 4 days I came back to down for complete health check up. On arrival at my home town Bathinda Punjab I get checked up related heart and the all tests are normal. But I am suffering from chest pain some times.

Now I will be again move to high altitude plz advice me for the same. Hi, We are a family of 3 with son 15 yrs old. We are planning to Visit Srinagar for 2 Days followed by Leh for 5 days. When should we start Diamox? Should my son also take Diamox? Your son can also take Diamox. The day you reach Leh, please rest in the hotel and do not do anything strenuous. You can plan a visit to the Leh market at most. I am 59yrs. Hello Mr. Banerjee, Going on a course of Diamox will be helpful.

You can start after you reach Nepal. The dosage can be mg twice a day. Hello India hikes, pls advise. Am a person with traveling sickness n fibromyalgia. The total travel is four 5days as I am informed Kindly advise on a good precautionary plan, totally confused. Hi Sheena, Please spend at least 2 full days in Leh to acclimatise before setting out on the bike rides. On the day you arrive in Leh, take complete rest. At the most, you can go and stroll around in the market.

I am traveling with a mission group to La Paz Bolivia the 21st of Sept. We will be staying in La Paz for a couple of days and then going on up 3, more feet into the mountains for one night to work with a group up there. We will not be doing a lot of strenuous work, mainly getting to know the ladies, crafts, and Bible studies. Thanks so much for your help. Is it just an overnight trekking? Can you write to me at [email protected] with more details?

Does the diamox dosage depend on the weight of the person? What dosage of diamox should a male adult 6 feet 2 inches, weight 95 kgs. Planning to do EBC Thanks. Hi Malvika, technically it does depend on the weight of the person. But most of the time, we usually go by whether the trekker is an adult or a child. The dosage for children if at all, very rarely do we have to medicate children is much lower.

For someone of your body weight, it would really depend on the severity of the symptoms. The EBC trek has enough days built in to acclimatise. So you should be fine with just that much dosage. I have heard with diamox you need to drink at least liters water , else will make AMS worse. Is that true? I am a 45 yr old 95 kilo male who doesnt go to gym or do any long distance running or cycling..

Whenever possible — i. With this kind of fitness, I did the Annapurna Base Camp couple of weeks back without any guide or porter, carrying a backpack of around 10 kgs and eating dal bhat for dinner and ready to eat Poha or aloo paratha for breakfast and normally skipping lunch. So I did the trek Pokhra to Pokhra in 7 days — and I did not face any issues and I was by far the slowest person since almost everyone on the trek seemed to overtake me.

Of course how one reacts to altitude depends individual to individual. If one has the time and discipline to do Cardio and other such fitness regimens — great.

If you dont — then you dont have to opt out of treks with the fear that you will be unable to complete. In fact I would highly suggest Annapurna Base Camp trek — better to go with Indiahikes or some group coz I felt bored many a days walkiing all alone without seeing another human for hours together some days.

If I at almost kilos and 45 years of age can do it without guide or porter — you can do as well. If you are short on time — Following plan will work very well assuming you have a strict budget — if not you can directly fly Pokhara to your city in India.

Cheapest way to do from Bangalore is as below:. Saturday — early morning flight from BLR to Lucknow, then take a unreserved train to Gorakhpur, Shared taxi from Gorakhpur railway station to Sunaili, then bus to Pokhara. Disclaimer: Nothing in this article, or in any of the information it contains is designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition.

Please consult your healthcare professional before using any of the suggestions contained in this article. Diamox is the brand name of acetazolamide , a medication primarily used in the treatment of glaucoma, edema drug-induced or as a result of heart failure and certain forms of epilepsy. If you have pre-existing conditions, kidney or liver complaints it may not be suitable.

Acetazolamide is a sulfonamide medication that forces the kidneys to excrete bicarbonate. This action re-acidifies the blood, making the body believe there is a build-up of Carbon Dioxide , which acts as a respiratory stimulant. The diuretic effect results in increased urination and the breathing stimulus can often help to mitigate the periodic breathing pattern during the night. Diamox can interact with existing medications you are taking, and WebMD recommends checking the labels of all prescription and non-prescription medications for interactions and checking with your doctor.

There are various stories that go round about the use of Diamox, some of which are just myths, here are some common ones you might come across:. Myth : Diamox masks the symptoms of altitude sickness. If you are actually sick, you will still have symptoms.

Reality : You can still get altitude sickness even when you take Diamox. Plenty of climbers summit Kilimanjaro comfortably and safely without it. Reality : It helps speed up the natural acclimatization process. Only your physician can answer that question. It certainly is not necessary, others simply want to use every tool in the box to help them with the elevation.