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High altitude sickness
I will be going to Ladakh for an 8 day trip. What medicine should I take to avoid altitude sickness? What should be the dosage and duration? Kindly advise.
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Acetazolamide
Promethazine
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Normally a slow ascent is better so that you do not suffer from any sickness.specific medicines can be given on a preventive basis but a physical examination should be done for that
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Dr. V R Tindwani
General Physician
50 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Diamox 250 one twice daily 12 hrs before journey for 2:3 days in all
If by road travel usually no need, this is for altitude sickness
If you prefer to rest for one two days at leh then also no need
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
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11 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management
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