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A member asked:

Can diamox (acetazolamide) suppress altitude sickness symptoms? took it & had minor altitude sickness symptoms. after 1 day of returning home vomited for 2wks. -10+lb

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Vominting for 2 wks: Yes Diamox (acetazolamide) is sometimes used to prevent altitude sickness. Vomiting for two weeks does not sound like altitude sickness. It sounds more like infection. Better see your doctor for a check up.

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Answered 2/19/2015

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