Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor
breast-feeding How should I use this medication? Take this drug by mouth
The best ways to prevent altitude sickness are climbing slowly, stopping for 24 hours during the climb to allow the body to adjust to the new height, and taking it easy the first 1 to 2
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment
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Taking this medicine together with aspirin may cause change or loss of consciousness, loss of appetite, rapid shallow breathing, trouble breathing, or weight
Acetazolamide should be started the day before ascent and continued for two to four days after arrival at the target altitude
stomach pain or cramps
Acetazolamide is preferable to prevent AMS while ascending, and dexamethasone generally should be reserved for treatment, usually as an adjunct to descent
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Symptoms are similar to those of the flu and include headache, nausea and fatigue
Diamox is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
It’s currently available in generic form from several manufacturers
unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
The aim was to capture interdisciplinary expertise from a large group of clinicians, reflecting practice from across the UK and further, to inform subsequent development of a national consensus guidance for optimal management of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH)
Begin this medicine 24 hours before arriving at high altitude and continue for 48 hours while at high altitude
It may also be used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and other negative outcomes in people with heart failure or chronic kidney disease
Do not take if you are allergic to penicillin or any other penicillin-like antibiotic such as ampicillin, dicloxacillin, oxacillin, or others
Adult - PO Diuresis 250-375 mg/day
Other considerations may influence whether you should take acetazolamide
Acetazolamide is preferable to prevent AMS while ascending, and dexamethasone generally should be reserved for treatment, usually as an adjunct to descent