Comparing Acetazolamide vs Keveyis
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Prescribed for Glaucoma, Hydrocephalus, Edema, Epilepsy, Mountain Sickness / Altitude Sickness, Seizure Prevention. May also be prescribed off label for Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, Pseudotumor... View more |
Prescribed for Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, Primary Periodic Paralysis. Keveyis may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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6.4
For Pseudotumor Cerebri: I have had a less than par experience from this drug, but if you have been recently diagnosed with PTC, I would highly encourage you trying this as your course of treatment. Everybody reacts differently to medications and has different limitations in how far their willing to go to get help. I was diagnosed in April of 2015, but have had it for 4 years. Nothing ever showed on MRI's so they kept giving me migraine medicines but nothing ever worked. Once I was diagnosed and took the medicine the pressure went away, but the side effects started. Tingling and bad tasting carbonation is something that you can deal with when the bowling ball size pressure in your brain is gone. The worst side effect for me was the spacey and droggy-ness I felt. |
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See the full acetazolamide side effects document. |
See the full Keveyis side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all acetazolamide prices |
View all Keveyis prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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4 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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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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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 239 drugs are known to interact with acetazolamide:
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A total of 211 drugs are known to interact with Keveyis:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date |
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July 27, 1953 |
July 22, 1958 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Pseudotumor Cerebri: All I have to say is that this pill has made my life so much better. Three years ago this pseudotumor cerebri started after having my first born. I was at my heaviest at 245lb pounds. Ever since I've never been the same until now although I deal with the side effects (sleepy, muscle weakness , tiredness, tingling ) being sleepy has been the worst to cope with because I'm a mother and I have things to do BUT at least some days I'm able to function well and that's better than nothing. I also take Potassium which helps a lot for the tingling !!! I hope one day I no longer have to take these pills and finally have my life back and enjoy it ! BTW I'm 21 yrs old