Don't Take These Medications When High Altitude Climbing
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When we are climbing, camping, or hiking at higher altitudes, we want to do what we can to acclimatize well, helping our body adjust to the less oxygen we take in with each breath. According to respected physicians, like Dr. Peter Hackett, we want to avoid certain sleep aid medications that slow our respiration rate, making acclimatization even more difficult.
This video references various studies and expert websites:
The Lung at High Altitude - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3463062/
The Physiology of High-Altitude Exposure - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK232874/
Dr. Peter Hackett’s recommendation - https://www.highaltitudedoctor.org/optimizing-health-at-altitude
Benzodiazepines list - https://www.drugs.com/drug-class/benzodiazepines.html