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Medicines you should think twice before taking on a plane

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Hormone-based medicines Air travel can be pretty unpleasant, because you're cramped, the oxygen levels are lower than normal, and you can easily get dehydrated because of the lack of moisture in the air. Wheate said that if you're at an increased risk already, then anti-platelet medication might be a good choice for you, such as warfarin or aspirin. They might also cause depressed breathing, which isn't ideal when you're already experiencing lower oxygen levels.

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