Which medicines prevent acute mountain sickness?

Published 7th December 2018, updated 7th December 2018

This Medicines Q&A discusses the use of medicines that can be used to prevent acute mountain sickness, including acetazolamide, dexamethasone, and gingko biloba.

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Varinder Rai

Regional Medicines Information Manager, London Medicines Information Service

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