Comparing Diamox
Diamoxacetazolamide |
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Prescribed for Glaucoma, Edema, Hydrocephalus, Epilepsy, Mountain Sickness / Altitude Sickness, Seizure Prevention. May also be prescribed off label for Pseudotumor Cerebri. |
Choose a suggestion belowPseudotumor Cerebri
Glaucoma
Mountain Sickness / Altitude Sickness
Edema
Epilepsy
Hydrocephalus
Seizure Prevention (Seizure Prophylaxis)
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Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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6.9
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Diamox side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Other acetazolamide brands include: Diamox Sequels | |
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. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 394 drugs are known to interact with Diamox:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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July 27, 1953 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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N/A |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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
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For Pseudotumor Cerebri Effective, but not without side effects. The first month was pretty bad - my hands, feet, and legs were falling asleep and I experienced painful tingling and cramps. My joints also had problems, and I had to wear a brace on my knee for a little while. I was more lethargic. Anything carbonated tasted awful. I couldn't drink caffeine or my whole body would feel weird and tingly. I also had to pee a lot during the first few weeks and was quite thirsty. Over time, most of the side effects went away, and my pressure went down. My vision problems completely went away. However, a new side effect appeared after about two years - tinnitus. It is definitely being caused by the medicine, because I've found that skipping a dose makes it go away.