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Treatment to prevent altitude sickness (travel to altitudes 8,000 ft/2,500 m or higher)

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  • descriptionTreatment plan in 15 minutes
  • account_circleFor ages 18 - 75
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

What is altitude sickness?

Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), occurs when your body cannot get enough oxygen from the air at high altitudes. It commonly affects mountain climbers, hikers, skiers, or travelers at high altitudes. Symptoms typically occur within a day of traveling or climbing to a very high altitude (usually above 8,000 feet/2,500 meters). The condition can lead to severe symptoms and life-threatening complications if not treated promptly.

Common symptoms

Symptoms of altitude sickness may include:

  • Headache
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness and fatigue
  • Shortness of breath
  • Loss of appetite
  • Trouble sleeping
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Common treatments

Your provider will design a treatment plan tailored just for you. They may recommend the following, as medically appropriate:

  • Acetazolamide (Diamox)
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How it works

How it works

We make getting care quick and easy so you can get back to what matters most.
1. Find your treatment
Choose the care option that best suits your current needs.
2. Answer some questions
Share relevant health information with a board-certified provider via online interview. Learn more.
3. Get a diagnosis and care plan
A provider will send you a diagnosis and treatment plan for your prescription.
4. Begin your care
If our medical team determines a prescription is medically appropriate, choose your preferred pharmacy to pick up your medication or have it discreetly delivered to your door.

Message your provider with any follow-up medical questions after receiving your treatment plan.