Jetlag minimisation/avoidance strategies

[clifford]

Well, back to the topic in question.

I rarely if ever get jetlag, and I never take any particular precautions (as variously discussed above). However, I do partake of the odd glass of alcohol before and during the flight, and if desperate, the odd rohypnol tab. The effects of what I have taken will always override any possibility of jetlag. And I would never plan to do anything terribly important after flying a long intercontinental sector.

 

[RooFlyer]

odd rohypnol tab

Hippy’s? I didn’t think you could get them anymore.

 

[clifford]

Very true, but it was a little while ago. Meanwhile my doc now prescribes Temtabs (temazepam) which isn't a huge lot different (IMO).

Here's an article comparing the two:

A multi-centre, double-blind trial in general practice comparing the hypnotic efficacy and event profiles of flunitrazepam and temazepam - PubMed

Two hundred and ninety-nine patients requiring treatment for a sleep disturbance were recruited into a double-blind multi-centre trial by 47 doctors. Patients received either 1 mg flunitrazepam or 20 mg temazepam for from 7 to 14 days. Analysis of the results of assessment in 246 patients by...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Sadly the USA is being hobbled in the production of such learned papers at the moment. Pity no one cares.

 

[bam71]

Stillnox … that is all

 

[Dr Ralph]

Alcohol.

Post automatically merged: Apr 8, 2025

No one has yet mentioned the role of alcohol

100% support this

 

[dajop]

Yet I find that alcohols exacerbate, not help with jetlag. Particularly wines.

 

[Scarlett]

@turtlemichael
Sunset will be something like 2100 in London by June. Get a round of golf in after arrival. Then a normal nights sleep and no jet lag!

 

[turtlemichael]

As it would be my first round I no doubt wouldn't finish 3 holes by 21:00.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Very true, but it was a little while ago. Meanwhile my doc now prescribes Temtabs (temazepam) which isn't a huge lot different (IMO).

Here's an article comparing the two:

A multi-centre, double-blind trial in general practice comparing the hypnotic efficacy and event profiles of flunitrazepam and temazepam - PubMed

Two hundred and ninety-nine patients requiring treatment for a sleep disturbance were recruited into a double-blind multi-centre trial by 47 doctors. Patients received either 1 mg flunitrazepam or 20 mg temazepam for from 7 to 14 days. Analysis of the results of assessment in 246 patients by...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Sadly the USA is being hobbled in the production of such learned papers at the moment. Pity no one cares.

I like temazepam. It is short acting (4 hours) - which explains the results of the trial I suspect?

Temazepam can also be pretty much instantly reversed. You can snap out of it without grogginess if need be - for example a diversion in flight!

 

[RooFlyer]

Temazepam can also be pretty much instantly reversed. You can snap out of it without grogginess if need be - for example a diversion in flight!

Unlike phenergan ( anti histamine) which I take at home when I don’t want to take temazapam - it puts me out okay but leaves me groggy for about four or five hours after I wake up.

 

[Quickstatus]

Here you go
Next time some AFF busy body goes off at you about your feet on bulkhead, tell them to Zen off

 

[Scarlett]

As it would be my first round I no doubt wouldn't finish 3 holes by 21:00.

Well then, you’re dead to me. Nothing else to offer.

 

[clifford]

Unlike phenergan ( anti histamine) which I take at home when I don’t want to take temazapam - it puts me out okay but leaves me groggy for about four or five hours after I wake up.

Yes, it's not without its aftereffects, but then neither were Rohy's. Caveat emptor (or whatever partaker is in Latin).

 

[coralda]

You’ve got 9 time zones to shift. If you can, start shifting them 2 or 3 days before departure, ie eat meals later, stay up later, lie in bed longer. I usually add an hour each day.
On the flight, lots of water or Hydralyte. Yes, I use Melatonin too.
The layover in HK is tricky. Try sunglasses to minimise light.
On arrival into London, plenty of sun light and exercise.
I used the Timeshifter app last trip. Found it quite effective. Good luck !