Our travel clinic provides tailored risk assessments, practical acclimatization guidance, and prescription prevention treatments
get AppointmentPrepare for high altitudes with expert travel care in Lewes. Planning a trip to destinations 2,500 metres above sea level? Our travel clinic provides tailored risk assessments and prescription altitude sickness treatments (such as Acetazolamide/Diamox) to help you ascend safely and avoid Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Book a travel consultation at Wyborns Pharmacy today.
2 to 4 weeks before your trip Book your consultation at least a few weeks prior to departure. This gives your pharmacist or clinician enough time to evaluate your travel itinerary, check for any drug interactions or medical contraindications (such as sulfa allergies), and issue your prescription.
You should consider preventive treatment if your itinerary includes:
Ascending above 2,500 metres (8,000 feet) (e.g., trekking in the Himalayas, climbing Kilimanjaro, or visiting high-altitude cities like Cusco, La Paz, or Quito).
Rapid ascent: Flying or driving directly into a high-altitude location with no gradual adjustment time.
Personal history: Previous experiences with altitude sickness on past trips.
Fast ascension schedules: Ascending more than 500 metres per day once above 3,000 metres.
Stay hydrated: High altitude causes rapid fluid loss; drink plenty of water.
Book your Altitude Sickness Prevention – first consultation appointment online in just a few steps.
Protect against Acute Mountain Sickness in high-altitude destinations.
