1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Flu

  4. Medicine for higher altitudes. Sickness.

Medicine for higher altitudes

2019-06-08 07:23:50
Visiting Kedarnath with my parents(52,56). Please suggest if we should take Diamox tablet in order to avoid altitude sickness.
186 Views

Answers (2)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Sure you can carry Make sure to take it before starting the Ascent of mountains. It is more effective if taken ahead of time rather than taking after symptoms start

Answered2019-06-08 10:42:50

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+132
Consult with a doctor
Online now
Hi It  is  good  always  keep  with  you  all  travel  medicines Consult  with me  online for  prescription

Answered2019-06-08 08:32:16

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Generously Generic: Know Your Medicines

Dr.Tanoy Bose

One fine winter evening when I was consulting a 45 year old obese fair lady who actually forgot to bring her past health ... Read more

Integrative Medicine - an Evidence Based Approach

Dr.Kshamashree Madle

WHO defines Health as not mere absence of Disease but complete, Social, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual well-being. Thus ... Read more

Psychiatry and Siddha Medicine

Dr.Jerome Xavier

சித்த மருத்துவமும் மன நோய்களும் psychiatry and siddha medicine சித்த மருத்துவமும் மன நோய்களும்சித்த மருத்துவத் ... Read more

Is Ayurveda Alternative Medicine?

Dr.Kaustubh Kane

Ayurveda is part of alternative medicine. As today, there are many people who are vary of harmful side effects of modern ... Read more

Premature Ejaculators - What Medicines Work

Dr.Anish Kumar Gupta

Premature ejaculation (PE) is also referred to as rapid or early ejaculation and has: a brief ejaculatory latency with l ... Read more

Children of Obese Mothers Have Higher Heart Risk

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Weight loss is a lot more than just about looking good. Its about good health. People associate obesity with personal he ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Recently Asked Questions

High Blood pressure

104 Views
My bp is continuously high it is 160/110 when 1st checked... Then after taking prescribed medicine Amlodo ...Read More

Discharge from nose and cough

78 Views
Good morning I am suffering from a yellow discharge from my nose and with a cough also. Kindly help me. ...Read More

Query on bilirubin value

44 Views
My total bilirubin value is 1.48 (lab upper limit is 1.2). Direct bilirubin is 0.52 (lab upper limit is 0 ...Read More

Weight loss

57 Views
I have a physical exam and i am overweight I need to loose 10kgs in a month Please help me Suggest any ...Read More

Tapeworm/Roundworm and Bandy plus

46 Views
After taking bandy plus, are tapeworms and roundworms killed and dissolve inside the body, or are they ex ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.