Does Diamox (acetazolamide) work for high altitude sickness? Doctor explains

Doctor Hannah Lock explains if Diamox (the brand name for the medicine acetazolamide), a prescription only medicine (POM), works for high altitude sickness. Please see your doctor or prescribing pharmacist to check if Diamox (acetazolamide) is suitable for you to take. This video is not an endorsement or sponsored by the manufacturer of this medicine. This is an educational video for information only. Please always read the full patient information leaflet that comes with your medicines.

Please do not use Diamox (acetazolamide) to treat high altitude sickness without instructions from a doctor or suitable healthcare professional. The best way to help someone with high altitude sickness is to go down the mountain - do not keep climbing. Seek emergency medical help if needed.

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Dr Hannah Lock mentions:
Fit for travel NHS UK section on altitude:
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advic...

More specific information for trekking UIAA, International federation of climbing and mountaineering:
https://www.theuiaa.org/

Introduction to Humans at High Altitude course:
https://humans-at-high-altitude.teach...

Women’s health in the mountains course:
https://humans-at-high-altitude.teach...

Follow Dr Hannah Lock on LinkedIn:
  / dr-hannah-lock-ba193947  

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