When your body clock lags behind
Crossing time zones can disturb sleep, leaving you tired in the daytime or awake at night. Concentration and digestion may also be affected. Symptoms usually settle over a few days.
Travel health in Warwick
New time zone. A gentler landing.
Prepare for the time difference with practical travel advice from Chase Meadow Pharmacy in Warwick.
YOUR PERSONAL GUIDE
Jet Lag in Warwick
Before you fly
Get enough rest before departure. Where practical, gradually move bedtime and waking time towards your destination’s schedule. Bring your flight times to your travel consultation.
During the journey
Drink water, stretch and walk around when safe. Try sleeping when it is night at your destination. Avoid too much alcohol or caffeine; an eye mask and earplugs may help.
After you arrive
Move towards local sleeping times and spend time outdoors in daylight. Avoid long daytime sleeps. For a very short trip, retaining your usual schedule may be more practical.
CARE CLOSE TO HOME
Let’s talk about your next step.
Visit our team at 6 Chase Meadow Square, Warwick CV34 6BT. We welcome enquiries from Chase Meadow, Warwick and nearby Leamington Spa. Call before visiting to confirm the right service and appointment availability.
Your questions, answered.
Will I need medicine?
Usually not. Discuss persistent or severe sleep problems with a clinician. Do not take someone else’s sleeping tablets or assume a medicine suits your medical history.
Can I ask about melatonin?
Yes. We can discuss whether further assessment is appropriate. Melatonin is not recommended by the NHS for jet lag; any private prescribing requires an individual suitability assessment.
What information should I bring?
Tell us your destination, travel dates, stopovers, current medicines and any sleep concerns. Our Warwick team will help you plan the questions to cover before departure.
Further information: NHS patient guidance. Reviewed 16 September 2026.
