What is Acetazolamide?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: AcetazolamideBrand:
Acetazolamide is most often used in the treatment of glaucoma, drug-induced edema or edema due to congestive heart failure, epilepsy, and prevention or amelioration of symptoms associated with acute mountain sickness. It may also be used for urine alkalization or as a respiratory stimulant.
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How do members experience Acetazolamide?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idiopathic intracranial hypertension | 77 | 38 | |
| Meniere's disease | 31 | 2 | |
| Papilledema | 19 | 7 | |
| Epilepsy | 7 | 8 | |
| Headaches | 4 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Numbness and tingling with pins and needles | 8 | |
| Fatigue | 6 | |
| Nausea | 6 | |
| Change in taste | 3 | |
| Hands tingling | 3 | |
| Diarrhea | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 18 | |
| Moderate | 19 | |
| Mild | 22 | |
| None | 16 |
Member evaluations
JandyM
evaluated on Mar 12, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for dizziness: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Train
evaluated on Mar 11, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for idiopathic intracranial hypertension: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
STB
evaluated on Dec 20, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for spinal fluid pressure: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
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