Diamox is a medication that helps people with altitude sickness or acute mountain sickness (AMS). As a result, it has gained popularity among Kilimanjaro climbers and has been the topic of much heated discussion. Diamox was created to prevent AMS from occurring during a fast forced climb. This is not the case while climbing Kilimanjaro, where you may take your time and acclimatize organically by ascending slowly over several days. Medical practitioners and travelers from countries with a higher tendency to use prescription medicines, such as the United States, are more likely to utilize them.
They also prefer to recommend Diamox for Kilimanjaro climbs, but individuals from nations that promote natural prevention and drug avoidance, such as Switzerland, have a negative opinion of Diamox. Frequent urination and tingling feelings in your fingers and toes are two of Diamox’s most prevalent adverse effects. While this isn’t an issue in and of itself, it will have a major influence on the quality of your sleep. Sleep deprivation for many days prior to trying your last summit push may reduce your chances of summit achievement and pleasure of the summit experience.
There are presently no objective statistics available to support clear advice for or against Diamox, both in terms of safety and summit success. We urge that you accept the advice of your experienced medical practitioner in the absence of such proof.
There are presently no objective statistics available to support clear advice for or against Diamox, both in terms of safety and summit success. We urge that you accept the advice of your experienced medical practitioner in the absence of such proof.
