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Acetazolamide - does anyone know how long it takes diamox to regulate the fluid build up?

my girlfriend was diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri less than a week ago... is slowly increasing the dosage (per docs request) . however her doctor saw yesterday (after being on meds for almost 4 days) that her optic nerve was still swollen and was even slightly discolored. so im here in hopes... read more

I just stopped taking acetazolamide after 3 months. How long will I experience taste alteration?

I was prescribed acetazolamide ER 500 mg for a little over 3 months for pseudo tumor ceribri. I had swollen optic nerves and fluid in both eyes. After a lumbar puncture to measure the pressure in my eyes which resulted in a borderline high reading, I was prescribed this med. My doctor took me off... read more

Does taking acetazolamide cause an output of cloudy urine?

This is my first time taking this medication. My doctor has prescribed it for a period of two weeks to help bring down the pressure in my eyes, caused by using prednisone for Iritis. I took one 250mg tablet around 11am yesterday and woke this morning around 6am to cloudy urine. I have no other... read more

Acetazolamide for vestibular migraines?

I have been prescribed acetazolamide and amitriptyline for a new diagnosis of vestibular migraine (without headache). I am not 100% that this diagnosis is correct, but I am desperate to stop feeling constantly dizzy, lightheaded, off balance, and like I am moving through a swamp. I tried to take... read more

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