Yeah, my question related to Dexamethasone and whether, if it was the only drug you happened to have on you at altitude, there was data to support its use as a treatment for HAPE (not HACE) that has already onset. I see the controversy re use of Dex for prophylactic purposes, but I am just wondering about emergency use of Dex for HAPE, if you happen to be carrying it and nothing else (e.g., nifedepine). Some gov't websites mention it briefly, but I don't see references to DATA to support this use as there are for other uses of Dex.
I do realize that the internet is a mixed source for info; that you can't blindly rely on what people tell you; and that you should consult a medical doctor with knowledge about high altitude medicine about such issues. It also looks like the data is still developing on these issues, so probably not an easy question to answer without about 50-plus caveats. If someone would prefer to PM me with info on this, happy for that too.
Am asking about Dex rather than Diamox because of sulfa issues.
Last edited by Akichow; 06/08/10 08:27 AM.
