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Can Diamox Be Taken To Prevent Altitude Sickness?
Question: I have had anaphylaxis to aspirin. Can I take Diamox to prevent altitude sickness?
Brief Answer:
Yes. You can take Diamox
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I went through the query and understood your concern.
Aspirin and Diamox are two different drugs and belongs to different categories. So there are no cross reaction to these 2 drugs. You can take Diamox. This will help in preventing mountain sickness. You should start 1-2 days earlier and continue till you are in high altitude.
I hope this information helps you and answered your questions.
Feel free to ask for any further queries. I will be glad to answer them.
Wish you good health and enjoy life.
Regards
Yes. You can take Diamox
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I went through the query and understood your concern.
Aspirin and Diamox are two different drugs and belongs to different categories. So there are no cross reaction to these 2 drugs. You can take Diamox. This will help in preventing mountain sickness. You should start 1-2 days earlier and continue till you are in high altitude.
I hope this information helps you and answered your questions.
Feel free to ask for any further queries. I will be glad to answer them.
Wish you good health and enjoy life.
Regards
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