Diamox Side Effects
Generic Name: acetazolamide
Note: This document contains side effect information about acetazolamide. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Diamox.
For the Consumer
Applies to acetazolamide: oral capsules, oral tablets, parenteral powder for injection
Side effects include:
Paresthesias, hearing dysfunction or tinnitus, anorexia, altered taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, polyuria, drowsiness, confusion.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to acetazolamide: compounding powder, injectable powder for injection, intravenous powder for injection, oral capsule extended release, oral tablet
General
Adverse reactions occurring early in therapy have included paresthesias, tinnitus, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and drowsiness.[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Frequency not reported: Anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions including shock and fatalities[Ref]
Hematologic
Frequency not reported: Blood dyscrasias such as aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, leucopenia, thrombocytopenia, and thrombocytopenia purpura[Ref]
Metabolic
Frequency not reported: Loss of appetite, electrolyte disturbances, metabolic acidosis and hypokalemia with long term therapy, hyponatremia osteomalacia with long-term therapy, hyper/hypoglycemia[Ref]
Dermatologic
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Photosensitivity
Frequency not reported: Skin reactions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, urticaria, rash including erythema multiforme[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Frequency not reported: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, melena[Ref]
Hepatic
Frequency not reported: Abnormal liver function, cholestatic jaundice, fulminant hepatic necrosis, hepatitis[Ref]
Nervous system
Very common (10% or more): Paresthesias (up to 20%)
Frequency not reported: Drowsiness, headache, dizziness, taste alteration, ataxia, flaccid paralysis, convulsions, sensory disturbances[Ref]
Psychiatric
Frequency not reported: Confusion, irritability, depression, excitement, reduced libido[Ref]
Ocular
Frequency not reported: Transient myopia[Ref]
Renal
Frequency not reported: Renal colic, increased risk of nephrolithiasis, renal failure[Ref]
Genitourinary
Frequency not reported: Polyuria, polydipsia, crystalluria, renal calculi, hematuria, glycosuria[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Frequency not reported: Growth retardation in children[Ref]
Other
Frequency not reported: Flushing, malaise, thirst, fatigue, fever, hearing disturbances[Ref]
Local
Frequency not reported: Injection site pain[Ref]
References
1. "Product Information. Diamox Sequels (acetaZOLAMIDE (acetazolamide))." Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc, Pomona, NY.
2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
3. "Product Information. Acetazolamide for Injection (acetaZOLAMIDE (acetazolamide))." Sterimax Inc, Kingston, OR.
4. "Product Information. AcetaZOLAMIDE (acetaZOLAMIDE (acetazolamide))." Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc, Hawthorne, NY.
5. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.
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