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ALTITUDE SICKNESS MEDICINES & TREATMENT

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ALTITUDE SICKNESS MEDICINES & TREATMENT

Get the treatment you need so that altitude sickness doesn’t ruin your trip.

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Clinical review within 2–24 hrs

How it works

Complete online consultation

Tell us your health history, select pick up in store or delivery, make payment. Takes 5–10 minutes

Clinical assessment

We’ll review everything within 24 hours and prescribe treatment if appropriate. We’ll message or call you if we have any follow-up questions.

Pick up in store or deliver to your door

We provide simple instructions on how to take your treatment as well as advice on how to prevent altitude sickness.

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New to online consultations?

Just like your local GP, we’re here to support you with expert, confidential advice and treatment but without the travel and waiting time. You can reach us whether you’re relaxing at home or hard at work. With pick up in store or free standard delivery, you’ll get fast access to the altitude sickness treatment you need, if suitable for you.

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Altitude sickness — don’t let it ruin the view

Altitude sickness can happen when you ascend to high altitude, usually above 3000 metres, too quickly. Your body struggles to adapt to the lower levels of oxygen in the air and you can feel dizzy, tired, or short of breath. You might also have a headache and nausea.

If you’re planning to travel somewhere above an altitude of 3000 metres, we can prescribe tablets, if appropriate for you. When taken correctly, the tablets can help your body to get used to higher altitudes more quickly.

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We offer tablets to prevent altitude sickness.

Click here to learn about the tablets we prescribe.

Get the facts about altitude sickness from Dr Christina

Learn more about altitude sickness

What are the symptoms of altitude sickness? What can I do to prevent it?

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Approved By:
Dr Christina Hennessey
Dr Christina Hennessey
GMC no. 3683158

Dr Christina Hennessey is Chief Medical Officer and Clinical Lead for Women’s Health. She has a wealth of experience across a variety of roles from GP partner to clinical director.

Last reviewed on: 17/04/2023