Comparing Diamox vs Klonopin
Diamox | Klonopin |
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Diamox (acetazolamide) | Klonopin (clonazepam) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hydrocephalus, Glaucoma, Edema, Epilepsy, Mountain Sickness / Altitude Sickness, Pseudotumor Cerebri, Seizure Prevention. Diamox may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Klonopin may be used in the treatment of panic disorder and certain types of seizure disorder. Sedation is the most common side effect and it can cause both physical and psychological dependence... View more |
Related suggestions Seizure Prevention (Seizure Prophylaxis)
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More about Diamox (acetazolamide) | More about Klonopin (clonazepam) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Diamox has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 72 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
Klonopin has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 752 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Diamox side effects in more detail. |
See also: Klonopin side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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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 |
40 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 262 drugs are known to interact with Diamox:
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A total of 521 drugs are known to interact with Klonopin:
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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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First Approval Date | |||||||||
July 27, 1953 |
June 04, 1975 |
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WADA Class View 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.
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