It is recommended that you consult with the physician that prescribed you Diamox whether or not you plan on taking other meds. It is a personal choice of the climber whether or not to take Diamox as a preventative measure against AMS.Ultimate Expeditions® neither advocates nor discourages the use of Diamox.Ibuprofen can be used to relieve altitude induced headaches. Ibuprofen has active ingredients of ibuprofen. And I'm NOT advocating Diamox which has its own issues. 2010 Sep;21(3):236-43. doi: 10.1016/j.wem.2010.06.009. The medication acidifies the blood, which causes an increase in respiration, thus accelerating acclimatization. Studies have shown that Diamox at a dose of 250 mg every eight to twelve hours before and during rapid ascent to altitude results in fewer and/or less severe symptoms of acute mountain sickness (AMS). That said Ibuprofen HAS been demonstrated to prevent AMS symptoms. Diamox does not disguise symptoms of altitude sickness, it prevents it. We take the two since more than 10 years, Diamox with a medical prescription as a preventive medicine as diuretic (ascent on the next day > 500m) , Ibuprofen when headaches appear as anti-inflammatory. Epub 2010 Jun 16. Obwohl mit der Acetylsalicylsäure bereits Ende des 19. Side effects of acetazolamide include tingling or numbness in the fingers, toes and face, taste alterations, excessive urination; and rarely, blurring of vision. The 2 medications are different in their actions and not to be opposed. What is Diamox? It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 157,194 Ibuprofen users now. Always consult your doctor before taking these medications together. Having read the forum called Deaths due to AMS in the Himalayas ( started 4+ months ago ) , I was impressed with the range of comments from experienced Trekkers… eHealthMe is studying from 3,628 Diamox users now. Diamox (generic name acetazolamide) is an F.D.A. Ibuprofen, an anti-inflammatory medication often used as a painkiller, was found to significantly reduce the incidence of altitude sickness in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 86 men and women, according to the study, published online March 20 in Annals of Emergency Medicine. It is often used in pseudotumor cerebri. Diamox does not disguise symptoms of altitude sickness, it prevents it.