Diamox for Hydrocephalus User Reviews
Diamox has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 3 reviews for the treatment of Hydrocephalus. 33% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 33% reported a negative experience.
- Coyboy
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- March 20, 2021
"At first I was diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypotension (IIH) by some Neuro. But I was on mega doses at that time. Lost all muscles and any weight that I had. I was 24. Weighed in 190 male 6 foot 1. So good build and a good weight. Not no fat like they say that it always causes or vi versa . Or etc. Never had a seizure until that med. I had other problems when 16 years old etc. But was a lot better from 18 on up. But the only reason to go was a headache, it was crippling headache that kept me in the bed almost all the time and I seen neuro surgeon. Went from IIH to constructed hydrocephalus. To the next shunt I lost 5 to ten years I don't remember at all. Went crossed eyed. With just one eye. When I was 24-27. Had 20-20. That happen. I couldn't see anything. Everything was seeing 2 or 3 of something. Went on for a year. Ok. I'm done. Have had 7 or 8 surgeries in 4 years etc. Not counting eye."
- Ciccio
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 15, 2022
"Suddenly 2 months ago I fell down and couldn't move. The day after I fell down again went to emergency with magnetic walking then couldn't walk at all. I went to another hospital where they prescribed me Diamox 250 for 20 days, magnetic resonance and tac and after that come to see the doctor again. After the third day taking Diamox I could walk again."
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"I had to take this medication due to me having fluid around the brain. The doctors stated I had swelling behind my eyes which caused headaches and lost of vision. This medicine was disgusted the least to say. When I started this medicine I was 177.lb I weighed 155 by the time I finished the bottle. I had no appetite, no sex drive, dry moth and could only drink water or a juice I found that I liked and could actually taste! Soda tasted like metal. I took this medicine for 4 weeks. In August I had Shunt surgery! That was one of the best decisions of my life. My vision is a lot better and I’m free to wear whatever I like! Hope you all get better soon! If you have another options other than taking this medicine by all means do so! You will be a lot happier and not miserable!!!!"