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Jet Lag

Whether traveling for business or leisure, crossing time zones can induce jet lag, characterized by insomnia, altered appetite, irritability, and fatigue. Our jet lag treatment can help regulate your sleep more quickly.

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Melatonin 3mg (10 tablets): £20.00
Melatonin 3mg (20 tablets): £25.00

Signs & Symptoms

Disrupted sleep patterns
Insomnia
Fatigue
Daytime sleepiness
Difficulty concentrating
Irritability, gastrointestinal disturbances (such as diarrhoea or constipation), loss of appetite or increased hunger at unusual times, and general malaise

Claines Pharmacy & Travel Clinic

General Contact & Travel Vaccination

Tel: 01905 453 703

Email: worcestertravelclinic@raylane.co.uk

Claines Pharmacy 153 Ombersley Rd, Worcester, WR3 7BX

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Evans Pharmacy & Travel Clinic

General Contact & Travel Vaccination

Tel: 01684 575 216

Email: malverntravelclinic@raylane.co.uk

Evans Pharmacy 231 Worcester Rd, Malvern, WR14 1SU

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What is the condition?

Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that occurs when a person travels rapidly across multiple time zones, disrupting their internal body clock, or circadian rhythm. This natural rhythm governs daily cycles of sleep, wakefulness, and many physiological functions. When the body’s internal clock is out of sync with the local time at the destination, it struggles to adjust immediately, leading to a mismatch between environmental cues and the body’s biological processes. Jet lag is most common when flying east or west across three or more time zones, and its severity often increases with the number of zones crossed and the direction of travel.

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms of jet lag can vary from person to person but commonly include difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, waking up too early, or feeling sleepy during the day. Other effects include fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, mood disturbances, headaches, gastrointestinal discomfort, and a general sense of malaise. People may also experience a reduction in physical performance or alertness. The symptoms tend to be more pronounced when travelling eastwards, as it is generally harder for the body to advance its circadian rhythm than to delay it. Jet lag usually resolves itself within a few days, depending on how quickly the body can adjust to the new time zone.

How to treat it

Treating jet lag primarily involves strategies to realign the body’s internal clock with the local time. Gradually adjusting sleep and meal times in the days leading up to travel can help. Once at the destination, spending time in natural daylight—especially in the morning for eastward travel or in the late afternoon for westward travel—can encourage faster adaptation. Short daytime naps may ease fatigue but should be limited to avoid interfering with nighttime sleep. In some cases, melatonin supplements are used to help reset the body clock, especially when taken at the correct time of day based on direction of travel. Melatonin is generally safe for short-term use in adults and may be used with caution in children over the age of three, but professional advice is recommended before giving it to minors. Prescription sleep aids such as zolpidem or temazepam may be used occasionally for adults but are not suitable for children.

Side effects of treatment

Treatment for jet lag is usually well-tolerated when non-pharmaceutical methods are used. However, side effects can occur with supplements or medications. Melatonin, although generally considered safe, can cause dizziness, headache, drowsiness, or nausea, and may interact with certain medications or health conditions. Over-the-counter or prescription sleeping tablets can result in grogginess the next day, impaired coordination, and, in some cases, dependency if used improperly or over long periods. These medications should only be used for short durations and under medical supervision, particularly in older adults, due to the risk of confusion and falls. Behavioural strategies, such as light exposure and sleep hygiene, remain the safest and most effective methods for managing jet lag in both adults and children.