Comparing Diamox vs Lasix
| Diamox (acetazolamide) | Lasix (furosemide) |
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| Diamox (acetazolamide) | Lasix (furosemide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Glaucoma, Hydrocephalus, 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
Lasix is a strong diuretic that increases urination and relieves excess fluid from the body. This may also lead to the depletion of certain electrolytes, such as potassium. Prescribed for Edema... View more |
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| More about Diamox (acetazolamide) | More about Lasix (furosemide) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Diamox has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 72 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
Lasix has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 56 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Diamox side effects |
View all Lasix side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
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Other furosemide brands include: Diaqua-2, Furoscix | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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4 hours |
1.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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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 263 drugs are known to interact with Diamox:
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A total of 508 drugs are known to interact with Lasix:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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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 | ||
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July 27, 1953 |
July 01, 1966 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
| More Information | ||
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| Professional Resources | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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