Should you take Diamox on your trek?
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- Many trekkers ask us whether they should go on a preventive course of Diamox before their trek. Diamox or Acetazolamide is a tablet that prevents your chances of Acute Mountain Sickness by 80%. It is a sulfa-based drug.
In this video, Swathi tells you how to assess your trek and decide whether you should take Diamox. Take a look.
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I tried it for hiking in Colorado as the elevation affects me significantly. It made me unable to urinate. it was quite a problem until it wore off.
Perfect video. Answered everything.
Glad it helped :)
Hi mam! I have plan for trek on Sandakphu. Do I need for a preventive course of Diamox.
Do I need to take the preventive course of Diamox for the buran ghati trek? @Indiahikes
I will be climbing Pike's peak in July. We are staying in Manitou Springs for a couple of days to help. If I am going to take Diamox, should I start a few days before going up Pike's peak or start taking them the day the hike starts. We will be staying over night at Barr Camp at 10K elevation instead of going the whole distance in one day. Thank you for your information on this - nice job :)
Hello , should I take Diamox preventive course for Chadar Trek.
Instead of proper acclimatising through altering food and water habits Diamox inhibits acclimatization by lowering blood salt levels leading to shock. It is a choice for couch potatoes who have no idea of what they are doing and no mountaineer will ever recommend Diamox. Diamox is used only sparingly and as a last resort on the subject.
Hello Swati. Should I take it on the Roopkund trek?
Hii Swathi...can we take diamox in leh-ladakh trip which has altitude of over 18000 ft...or should we consult doctor first??
I(42 years), My (wife 40 years) and my son (11 years) plan to do a single day DIY trek from Chopta to Tunganath (chandrashila if possible). Out stay will be in Chopta. Should we take preventie (12 mg diamox starting 48 hours before trek. at interval of 12 hours each)? Whether same dosage is recommended to be given to my son (11 years) too?
How it should be taken? For how much days it should be continued?
If you're going on a preventive course, take it from 2 days before the trek and continue till the end of the trek. We recommend reading more about it here before administering the medicines - indiahikes.com/prevent-altitude-sickness/
Hi Swathi, your video is really informative. I want to ask if you are going to Leh from Delhi and on the same day travelling to Nubra Valley , should you take a Diamox? And if yes, then when should you take it as a preventive measure?
Hi, did you travel same day to nubra valley, if possible share ur experience
@@rajbirsandhu007 yes I did travel to nubra valley the same day. It’s better if you spend a day or two in Leh before going to acclimatise yourself.
@@priyagoesplaces holidays issues, so will be traveling directly to nubra Valley , with Diamox course hope we manage AMS,
Did you get AMS?
Hi Swathi, should I take Diamox preventive course for my Hampta Pass trek? It's my first himalayan trek. Pls. suggest.
Hi Jalpa, there are no sudden ascents on this trek, so you don't need to go on a preventive course really. But keep Diamox handy on the trek, in case you feel any symptoms. Speak to your Trek Leader if you feel anything.
HI SWATHI , Should I take diamox on vally of flower trek ?
Should I go on a preventive course prior to Kuari Pass trek? How long should the course last?
Hi Akhil, it isn't very necessary to take it for the Kuari Pass trek -- it doesn't climb too fast. Just carry the tablets with you and in case you feel any symptoms, take the tablet. Speak to your trek leader before doing that though.
Hi Swati
I am going on Sarpass trek on 21st may so should I take preventive course of action of Diamox & if yes then when should I start to take Diamox and also please suggest how much layers of clothing required for Sar pass trek??
Thanks
Hi swati, Should I take diamox preventive course for my Rohtang valley trip(manali trip).it's my 1st Himachal trip....plz suggest
Hi Manohar, that's not really necessary. Most people go up to Rohtang and come back to lower altitudes on the same day. So you should be fine.
Hi Swathi
Any advise for ABC trek . I am planning to do in the month of Dec 22. Any video on this topic , kindly share the same.
Thanks
Hi Swathi! Tnx for d great info! Should we take Diamox for our Mardi Himal trek?
Hi Leo, considering you're gaining around 8,000 ft in 4-5 days, I think it's best you go on a course of Diamox before the trek. It will surely help.
Swathi Thank you for the quick reply. We can buy it every where in Pokhara right?
It would be better if you could pick it up in Kathmandu. You'll find it at any medical store off the counter.
Hi Swati! Thanks for all the wonderful and informative videos! Would you recommend Diamox for VoF and Hemkund Sahib? I'm a first time trekker and i don't know if I'm allergic to sulfa drugs. I bought a strip of Diamox 2 weeks back but have been too chicken to take a test dose. I start my trek with indiahikes on July 16th 🙈
I think you can avoid a preventive course. Just carry the strip with you. If it's an emergency, then you can take Diamox. But that's not likely to happen at Valley of Flowers.
@@Indiahikes Thanks!
For the kuari pass summer trek, do I need to take diamoz amd from when
Hi Swathi, thanks for the information. Sadly I am allergic to sulfa-based drugs, aside from diamox is there any alternative medications for that, that is already used by allergic persons as preventive medication to als.? Anyway, I'll be trying diamox weeks before my scheduled ascent to predetermine if I am still allergic to it since the diagnosis was around almost 10years ago. I wouldn't also be able to contact my doctor because I am away from him, literally ocean's away from him.
Hi Mark, it's a good plan to test the medicine out before taking it. Go ahead and do that. There's really no alternative for Diamox that is as effective. I would suggest carrying it with you anyway -- if it actually comes to you having AMS and an emergency case, it's better to take it and deal with the allergy consequences (if it's a mild allergy).
This also depends on which trek you're going on. If you have enough time to acclimatise, you don't need to worry too much!
Hi swati,
I am going on kuari pass trek. Would you suggest Diamox dose on this trek which is at 13000ft altitude approx.not sure if am allergic to Sulphur drug. Your suggestion will be highly appreciated .
When to take diamox ,how much time before reaching destination.traveling to leh via air
Hi Swati, Do I need to take during Annapurna Circuit as it touches 17k ft.. I didn't take this in Rupin Pass , as the trek leader adviced it's ok..not required..
hi swati. what about KGL? do we need to take it for this trek?
Not really required Rupa. It gains altitude slowly. Just carry Diamox with you and take it in case you feel any symptoms of AMS.
You'll find the symptoms here - ua-cam.com/video/TAKO6Gg_aGY/v-deo.html
Hi Swathi
I am planning to go on a pilgrimage to Mt Kailash. Will I have to take Diamox before even starting my trip and if yes how many days in advance. Thanks
Hi Suriya, yes. It would be better if you go on a course of diamox. You can start from home itself. You can take 125 mg every 12 hours untill you come back to lower altitude again.
What about for Brahmatal Trek should we take on trek day or prior day ?
pradeep jaiswar yaa same question
Starting 1 day prior is a good idea.
Not needed on Brahmatal trek, I recently completed without any dosage.
I will be going on Gaumukh Tapovan trek with Indiahikes soon.
How fast this trek ascent, do u recommend diamox course just before this trek.
Hi Amit, we would indeed recommend going on a preventive course of Diamox for the Gaumukh Tapovan trek. It climbs very quickly, and despite an acclimatisation day, we find lots of trekkers returning with AMS. So it's better to take it.
Should we take Diamox on Kauri Pass trek
Do we need diamox in kedarnath?
Should it be taken for Hampta pass trek? I'll be travelling from delhi and will just stay a day in manali before starting the trek. I Am little bit overweight around 95 kgs at 5'10.
Yes, it would be a good idea to take a preventive course.
If you are driving to spiti from Chandigarh, but climbing the entire altitude in your vehicle the same day, would that require you to take a diamox..?
Yes, we would strongly recommend taking Diamox, especially if your sleeping altitude is going to be above 10,000 ft.
It's best to be on a preventive course since you're gaining over 10,000 ft of elevation within 12 hours just sitting in a car.
Hi Swathi, should I take diamox on kheerganga trek and how to use this medicine ?
Hi Akshay, a preventive course of Diamox will not really be necessary on the Kheerganga trek. Just take the medicine with you and you can take it if you feel any symptoms. If you do feel symptoms, take one tablet every 6-12 hours. But if you do feel symptoms, you should descend to lower altitude, which will be possible within a few hours on this trek.
Mamm am going kinner kaillash 21500 ft main le skta hun ye medicine
Hi mam…. I have high bp 130 by 90 can i take diamox … ?
We , family of 7 age group 20-50 are going to Leh in end of june. Going by flight to leh and after one day going to Nubra for two nights. Suggest use of Diamox yes or no
We would definitely recommend Diamox to anyone landing in Leh. There's a huge altitude jump when you fly to Leh from sea level. So it makes sense to take Diamox from at least a day before landing there.
Hi Swati please tell me , Should i take Diamox ? or not? ...... i will go kedartal in uttarakhand on 4th may 2018..
Hi Bishu, for a trek like Kedartal that climbs to over 16,000 ft, it's best to be on the safe side. Go on a preventive course of Diamox for this trek.
Swathi Chatrapathy Coka 6x is Same or Not?
Due to heavy snowfall and an accident caused by a sudden avalanche which left a porter buried,we didn't able to start the Kedar tal trek . On 8th may at about 11:45 pm we saw glittering of a torch lights on the mid of mountain from our hotel room. It was the affected team of India hikes returning.
Hi Swati
Does AMS occurs only to trekkers or even if we travel to high altitude by vehicle we can get AMS?
Hi Deepali, travelling be vehicle and gaining altitude can cause AMS much more than trekking. This is because you gain altitude very quickly without acclimatising.
That's why we see so many trekkers suffering from AMS symptoms as soon as they land in Leh by flight. Or those who go by vehicle to places like Rothang Pass.
@@Indiahikes yes even i suffered headache and nausea when i went to sachpass by vehicle and it spoiled all my excitment. And now m going to kedarkantha trek this month end.
So planning to take preventive medicines beforehand, can u pls guide me which medicine, how n when to take.
Thanks in advance
Hey Swathi, Is there any need of Diamox for Roopkund trek..
Hi Sanjana, to be on the safer side, we would recommend Diamox for the Roopkund trek. It gains altitude very quickly!
Hi, i have done triund, kheerganga and chandratal and always had some sort of problem with sleep. Will diamox help there or should you consider taking it at all below 10000 ft marks?
Hi Himanshu, Diamox does act as a treatment to AMS too. We would recommend reading this post before trying to treat yourself on your next trek - indiahikes.com/treat-altitude-sickness-ams-hape-hace/
It also makes sense to go on a preventive course, 2 days before the start of your next trek, if you're climbing above 12,000 or 13,000 ft
Hi Swathi , I am going on buran Ghati trek for 7 days. Should I take preventative course of diamox by taking 125mg in every 12 hrs. If yes, should I start this from day 1 of trek or after reaching a certain altitude like 8000 ft ? Please answer quickly.
Hi Rishi, you can go on a preventive course, but you should start 2 days before the trek, that's before reaching the base camp. Continue till the last day. And the dosage you have mentioned is correct!
@@Indiahikes if the person is well hydrated then he or she should not go through this course right?
@@NabidAlam360 Well, if they are not well-hydrated, forget Diamox, they should not be at high altitude.
when is the best time to have daimox ? i mean does the daimox react as you get attitude sickness or you should have it before some hours you start trekking?
Hi Abdul, it's good to take Diamox as a preventive course. That is around 48 hours before your trek begins. There are fewer chances of getting AMS that way.
After you have gotten AMS, the best thing to do is descend. Diamox can buy you time, but it will not cure AMS completely.
@@swathichatrapathy1058 ! Thanx alot . you video helped me alot.
Hello... Would you recommend diamox for stok kangri?
6000+ m highly recommended
Should I take diamox for Kedarkantha Trek? It’s my first time.
bhai see you there ?
you worked in Okaya ?
Not necessary! Just carry it with you and take it if you feel any symptoms. Consult your Trek Leader once before you take any medicines!
I will be traveling to colorado and staying a day at 7800 ft and then climbing to 10,500 ft where I will stay for 6 days. Should I take a preventative course?
If you're climbing to 10,500 ft at one shot, you definitely should take a preventive course. But if you're climbing over 2 days, you should be alright.
Indiahikes I live at 700ft and will be driving in to base camp at 8000 feet and staying there for 24 hours and then the next day going from 8000 to 10,500ft. I read a few studies where 62.5 mg twice a day had the same affect as 125 mg taken twice a day… If I did go on a preventative course would you recommend this or have you heard of the study.
is there an alternative drug to Diamox if one is allergic to Sulphur?
Hi Sahil, as of now, there isn't anything. Globally, a few people use Dexamethasone, but that would be a little extreme. Which trek are you planning to go on?
Hi Swathi, I'm actually on my way to Kedarkantha right now, it's my first ever trek, so was a little nervous about the winter conditions along with the regular mountain sickness that could affect a rookie like me
Hi Sahil don't worry. I hope you've worked on your fitness. That will help. Keep yourself hydrated too. These are not preventive measures, but they'll all together contribute to having a good, healthy trek. Also, for Kedarkantha you don't really need to take Diamox, so don't worry. :)
Thank you so much, hearing that really brought a sense of relief in me, all your videos really helped me prepare for things I needed to do for the trek, hope to have a good one. Thanks :)
@@swathichatrapathy9347 Do I need to take the preventive course of Diamox for the buran ghati trek?
When exactly should I take diamox? Like I am starting trek from 11ft to 13ft on day two of trip, should I take a day before and even on day of trek?
Hi Shruti, you should take Diamox from one day before the trek. It takes some time for the effect to kick in. So starting it the day before you travel to the base camp is the best.
Just one before the trek and not again right?
hi @swati, @indiahikes Do i need diamox for rupinpass.
Hi Ashwani, the first two days of Rupin Pass don't climb too much. Only on the third day is when you gain considerable altitude. So go on a course of Diamox from Dhaula. That's a better plan than starting out from Delhi.
Is diamox needed for Tarsar Marsar?
Hi. The basecamp for Tarsar Marsar is Aru which is at 6,000ft. For this altitude one doesn't require a preventive course of Diamox, it's only required for altitude above 8,000ft.
Dose quantum ? Once twice thrice ? B4 or after food ?
Take 125 mg twice a day after your meals. Morning and night will do the trick.
Hello mam daimix tablet ataxia desease me use karte hai?
Please consult your Doctor
So, we are going for a trek at Sandakaphu.. Do we need to take Dimox with us?
Diamox tablet agar medicals me na ho to konsi goli leni chahiye 🙏
Ab tak aisa koi medicine nahi hai, jo diamox ko replace kar sakta hai. Lekin bohot saare medical stores mein Diamoox mil jaayega.
Azm 250 mg hai wo use kar skty hai
What about valley of flowers ? Especially hemkund trek
Harikrishnan Dermal you don't need to take diamox on that trek..
That's a easy to moderate difficulty trek and get acclamatized at ghangaria before proceeding to hemkund..
On Dayara Bugyal trek?
You don't really need it on the Dayara Bugyal trek. It gains altitude slowly and you have enough time to acclimatise.
On Sandakphu trek?
Hi Nilu, take Diamox on the first two days. That should be enough. :)
we are going to sandakphu end of dec with children, can we give diamox to 7year old kid?
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Hi Swati, I am planning for Langtang trek in Nepal this October, which ascend for about 4000m plus in 3/4 days trek from basecamp. I am also planning to take my child who is just 10 years kid, we have been preparing for this since last month. But, worried if I should take my child with me or not, I fear AMS. Should we take Dimox for child as preventive ? Pls, suggest.
Hi Swathi, should I take Diamox preventive course for my Brahmatal trek? It's my first himalayan trek. Pls. suggest.
Diamox is not really necessary for the Brahmatal trek, it climbs slowly. Do carry it with you though. In case you feel any symptoms, you could take it.
@@Indiahikes Thanks swati for the response