... giving ourselves enough time to acclimatize? Is there anything we can do before we travel to Quito to better prepare for the altitude? - Besides Diamox are there any other medications/prescriptions that we should bring? - Are there any technical skills we should work on and be proficient at before ...

Hi guys

I am planning to climb mt toubkal in Morocco next March, and I am afraid of altitude sickness! I have read that Diamox is a good treatment for that! is that true? has anybody used it? does it have any side effects??

Cheers

Mike

When planning a trip, at what sleeping altitudes do you plan to pack Diamox or consider staged ascents? I have read that AMS affects about 25% of people above 8,000ft (2,400m) and this is roughly the same for periodic breathing (Cheyne-Stokes breathing). I ...

... can be affected as low as 4300 meters / 14,000' but I've only ever read about it becoming serious on 8000m peaks. She's especially curious whether Diamox would help in the future. Input / suggested reading much appreciated. C. Schurman

I received this from TK in regards to Diamox: "As regards Diamox, the obvious advantage is that when taking it the effect of the altered chemical composition of your blood on your chemo-receptors is to tell your hypothalamus to make you ...

... do several high altitude hikes over the summer, and spend the last week before the trip staying up at about 9k. I have been considering doing the Diamox regimen before we leave. How much did you have to pay for your immunizations prior to the trip? I am considering taking our own four season tent ...

... anyone know of a doctor in Northern Virginia or Maryland that specializes in or has any experience in high altitude medicine? I am interested in diamox for an upcoming climb, and I have a number of questions. I figure my family physician could assist, but I would rather someone with experience ...

Does anyone know the official policy of the use of Diamox on Aconcagua? I’ve seen postings stating that Diamox is prohibited. I asked my guide company and they replied that there are no restrictions. Does anyone have any recent firsthand knowledge?

... I'm not planning to climb any notable summits so this trip probably is of little interest to the Summitpost audience. But I thought I´d share my Diamox experience for what that´s worth. Skip this thread if explicit discussion of urination bothers you. Oct 4, 9 PM: took first pill, about 12 hours ...

... I did take plenty of time to acclimatize, I do have the feeling that I might not acclimatize as well as others. Started using a small dosage of Diamox after going above 4200m's on Elbrus and it did seem to help me. In February I'm going to Kilimanjaro. I'm planning on taking a long time to reach ...

... of body feeling that starts about 17,000' that I can usually climb out of. I've read a bunch of stuff and the only answer seems to be diamox. I've never taken this but I'm not opposed if it will help me sleep. I realize poor sleep is common at high camps but the two nights on the Mera ...

... up the essential: Yellow fever, hep A, malaria pill perscription etc. but it's bugging me as the nurse is absolutely adament about perscribing Diamox as she tries to sell it off as a be-all-end-all wonder drug to cure whatever ails you. At the time of my vaccinations she didn't have something ...

... higher, but felt really bad... . Trying to avoid that in the future. I'm planning to get a physical in before I go. And if the doctor prescribes diamox I'm likely to take it. I've had it with feeling bad on my vacations.

Hello! I have heard different things from various people about when one should take Diamox. Is it better to take it couple of days before you reach high altitude or should you take it after you start having initial symptoms. Also, are there any side effects? Thank you!

... Would 8 days of acclimatization from sea level be enough to climb over 19,000 ft? 11 days from sea level to climb over 20,000ft? Would taking Diamox help/make it feasible? Do you think we would be able to pick up enough skills climbing Cotopaxi and doing a few days of instruction and other ...