My place is in the mountains. Kinabalu. Possible serious side effects include liver problems, seizures, and metabolic acidosis. Cheers.I wonder if the beet juice is to be taken up the hills to drink when you feel dizzy; it would already be too late I think.You are correct. I have never taken diamox, but if I ever experience AMS I will be happy taking beet juice or coca leaves.Prudent choice. So next time carry a bottle of Beet juice with you on your Himalayan trek.4. What specific doses of ibu would be of help ?One needs to take Ibuprofen 600 mg three times in a day. Its side effects deter many trekkers to avoid it all together.There must be alternatives to Diamox for dealing with Acute Mountain Sickness. So based on a 3 9 hour half life, that means 12 to 36 hours after you stop taking Diamox, it will be completely out of your system. If the symptoms improve, ascend only by 300 – 500 meter a day. I am also an incongruous pursuer, a chaser of sorts. The results have been polarizing. Have one pill of Disprin along with 1-liter water. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. Ibuprofen and Diamox have been compared and field tested by many independent research parties. About a month later the headaches and the memory and concentration issues came along with more asthma attacks. Limited evidence indicates that an herbal remedy,Garlic helps in blood thinning. Lasix may be used with antihypertensive drugs to control high blood pressure ( hypertension ). A friend of mine did it in 1 day and suffered from an acute case of Altitude sickness. There are many major side effects to this drug ibuprofen. Diamox Sequels acetazolamide. Ibuprofen does not come with such side effects as Diamox and Dexamethasone, making it a more attractive, preventive drug in the market.Ibuprofen gets absorbed by the human body much faster than Diamox making it a quick acting drug.At high altitudes, our bodies are less likely to produce enough Nitrate Oxide as it needs plenty of oxygen. That is to say, should you begin to suffer from AMS despite taking Diamox, doctors are going to have to look for another form of treatment to ensure your survival. May also be prescribed off label for Pseudotumor Cerebri. Making sense of a man"s need to wander and explore, join me in my journey of exploring the Himalayas.5 alternatives to Diamox for dealing with Acute Mountain Sickness May also be prescribed off label for Pseudotumor Cerebri. Diamox can make you sunburn more easily. I hope one day I no longer have to take these pills and finally have my life back and enjoy it ! Dr. Svein Erik Gaustad, an author of the study … It is taken with an understanding that Beet Juice is part of your diet at-least a few weeks prior to the trek.Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.I am Himalayan Wanderer, हिमालयन रमता जोगी. My joints also had problems, and I had to wear a brace on my knee for a little while. In my view Diamox is a far better alternative.Thank you for your counter argument. Popping Diamox is not going to give you a pleasant experience. Over time, most of the side effects went away, and my pressure went down. I have experienced all of the common side effects including loss of appetite (lost 40 pounds), tingling from hands to elbows and toes to knees, and intestinal problems. Help in curing the migraine, fatigue - my hands face and comes... Breathing trouble at night at an elevation of over 13,400 feet gain quick! 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