Comparing Acetazolamide vs Hydrochlorothiazide
Acetazolamide | Hydrochlorothiazide |
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Acetazolamide | Hydrochlorothiazide |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hydrocephalus, Glaucoma, Edema, Epilepsy, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, Mountain Sickness / Altitude Sickness, Pseudotumor Cerebri, Seizure Prevention, Seizures. acetazolamide may... View more |
Prescription only
Hydrochlorothiazide may be used to relieve edema and in the treatment of high blood pressure but may not be suitable for some people including those with sulfonamide allergies. Prescribed for High... View more |
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More about Acetazolamide | More about Hydrochlorothiazide | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Acetazolamide has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 190 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Hydrochlorothiazide has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 183 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: acetazolamide side effects in more detail. |
See also: hydrochlorothiazide side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Aquazide H, Carozide, Diaqua, Esidrix, Ezide, Hydro Par, Microzide | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
4 hours |
12 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 262 drugs are known to interact with acetazolamide:
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A total of 462 drugs are known to interact with hydrochlorothiazide:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
July 27, 1953 |
February 12, 1959 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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