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(also known as Diamox)
Acetazolamide, sold under the trade name Diamox, is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that is used to treat glaucoma, epileptic seizures, benign intracranial hypertension, altitude sickness, cystinuria, and dural ectasia. Acetazolamide is available as a generic drug and is also used as a diuretic.
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Pseudotumor Cerebri | 41 |
66% |
| Hydrocephalus | 9 |
67% |
| Glaucoma | 6 |
100% |
| Chronic Pain | 2 |
100% |
| Arnold-Chiari Malformation | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 73% (64
Members)
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Acetazolamide Reviews
Working / Worked
Diamox provides definite relief, at least I can somewhat function now, but I still get terrible "episodes" from the hydrocephalus.
Working / Worked
It worked but I got severe joint pains from the Diamox and I could hardly move.
Working / Worked
Worked to control my symptons. Some side effects of tingling in my hands and face. Ive been off meds for over a year.
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dont know if it is working
Working / Worked
Only just diagnosed after spinal tap and brain scans - used diamox which made me feel awful. Neursurgeon is happy with my result but have to wait and see if I need a shunt.
Working / Worked
I take this twice a day from the 24th to the 30th of every month. I only take it then because that is my most likely time to have a seizure.It makes you VERY tired.
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Pseudotumor Cerebri
Working / Worked
Great for seizure control
Working / Worked
it is not working at all, in fact it is causing kidney stones, so now they want to try me on something else!
Somewhat Helpful
Have been on this medication for over 5 years after an acute attack of raised pressure.
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Diamox....
I am sorry, I only took the awful diamox for a short time before my potasium dropped really low and they took me off and put me on spirolactone which ... [More] -
free Diamox
I recently filled my prescription for the acetazolamide 500mg sequels (my dr. for some reason is very specific about my being on this rather than the ... [More] -
free Diamox
Not sure why the price would differ, maybe since yours is 500mg and extended release. But we just got my daugher's prescription filled for Acetazolam... [More] -
free Diamox
Hey TJ...good idea...I also have a month supply of 250 mg apo acetazolamide..i guess that is the generic name - there are around 360 pills, as she was... [More] -
Diamox
I am not on Diamox at the moment...Currently am taking Topamax. The highest I've gone on Diamox is 1500mg and I started having fainting spells on that... [More]
