Altitude Sickness
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
$60
Our standard prescription includes a course of treatment for 5 days of continual ascent.
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
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Sometimes called “mountain sickness,” altitude sickness is in a group of symptoms that can affect you if you reach a higher elevation, or altitude, too quickly. That usually happens around 8,000 feet or higher.
Anyone can develop altitude sickness, no matter how fit, young or healthy you are. In fact, if you’re physically active while at a high elevation, you’re more likely to develop it.
Chances to get altitude sickness depends on a few things: how quickly you move to a higher elevation, how high up you’re going, the altitude where you sleep/rest, etc.
Your risk also depends on where you live, the altitude you’re accustomed to, your age (young people are more likely to get it) and whether you’ve had altitude sickness before.
Some research suggests our genes can play a role in the body’s ability to handle higher elevations.
Symptoms usually come on within 12 to 24 hours of reaching an elevation higher than 8,000 feet and then get better within a day or two as your body adjusts to the change in altitude. Usually worse at night, you might feel:
Remember to hydrate and, if things become really bad, descend to a lower altitude. If you’re climbing a mountain or expect to reach incredible heights, it may help to bring oxygen and a Gamow bag.
What it costs
A Runway consultation costs a fraction of a travel clinic and our medications are priced below average retail pricing. You are only charged if prescribed.
online consultation
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$30
Consultation Fee
Step 1
Quick consultation
Runway consultations are quick, easy and cost just $30. Our US licensed physicians ask a series of questions to determine if prescription medication is right for you and build a travel health plan accordingly.
Step 2
Fast, free shipping
No pickups or wait times. Your prescriptions are delivered straight to your door within three to five business days.
Step 3
Ongoing care
Our expert physicians remain available to answer questions, advise treatment and chat with you wherever you are in the world.
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Malaria Prevention
Atovaquone: Proguanil (Malarone) or Doxycycline
$125
Let the anticipation give you chills, not a fever.
Traveler’s Diarrhea
Ciprofloxacin or Azithromycin
$25
Battle upset-stomach causing bacteria and feel ready for the day in no time.
Sleeplessness
Hydroxyzine
$20
A non habit-forming antihistamine taken before bed, to help you sleep, no matter which time zone you find yourself in.
Motion Sickness
Scopolamine Patch
$75
A Scopolamine patch will keep you moving forward, without motion sickness leaving you green in the face.
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Your Voices
Hiking over 10,000 ft elevation in Colorado. Prescription from MD said to take acetazolamide prophylactically and during hike. I didn’t seem to be adversely affected during the hike and made it to the summit!
Jesse C. traveled to
Colorado
Took altitude sickness medication after having terrible headaches and throwing up. Shortly after starting the medication, all my symptoms went away.
Grace M. traveled to
Ecuador
Taking malaria medication before going to South Africa provided my wife and me with a level of comfort that really enabled us to enjoy our 5-day safari. We felt protected the entire time we were out exploring the amazing Sabi Sands Game Reserve!
Matt S. traveled to
South Africa
I took malaria medication during my trip to the Amazon Rainforest. No issues with malaria!
Sarkis A. traveled to
Brazil (Amazon)
The motion sickness patches were very helpful since we were staying on a small sailboat; I don’t think my brother would have been able to keep a meal down if not for them.
Scott R. traveled to
Galápagos Islands
@janesmitch
Motion sickness medicine didn’t work for me until I discovered the patch!
Nadav B. traveled to
Antarctica
I was having the best time in Mexico until I got an awful stomach bug. Thankfully, I had brought my own medication with me so I didn’t have to deal with language barriers and a local pharmacy. After a quick recovery day, I was still able to enjoy the rest of my trip.
Carly R. traveled to
Mexico
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