Comparing Diamox vs Methazolamide
| Diamox (acetazolamide) | Methazolamide |
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| Diamox (acetazolamide) | Methazolamide |
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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
Prescribed for Glaucoma. Methazolamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Diamox (acetazolamide) | More about Methazolamide | ||||||||
| 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. |
Methazolamide has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% 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 Methazolamide side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
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Glauctabs | ||||||||
| 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 |
14 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 229 drugs are known to interact with Methazolamide:
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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. |
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 |
January 26, 1959 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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1 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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