Question 1

What is Acetazolamide used for?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma (high pressure in the eye), epilepsy (seizures/convulsions), altitude sickness, swelling due to fluid buildup (edema)

Question 2

How do you take Acetazolamide?

Accepted Answer

For glaucoma, the usual adult dose is 250 mg (1 tablet) taken 1 to 4 times daily, as your doctor prescribes. For epilepsy, 250 mg to 1000 mg daily in divided doses. Take it with food or a full glass of water to reduce stomach upset. Follow your doctor's exact instructions — dosing depends on your condition.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Acetazolamide?

Accepted Answer

Passing urine more often than usual, tingling or numbness in your fingers and toes, feeling tired or drowsy, loss of appetite, changes in taste (food may taste different or metallic)

Question 4

Who should not take Acetazolamide?

Accepted Answer

People allergic to acetazolamide or sulfa drugs (sulfonamides), people with severe kidney or liver disease, people with low sodium or potassium levels in their blood, people with adrenal gland problems (Addison's disease), and people with a type of glaucoma called chronic non-congestive angle-closure glaucoma.

Question 5

Is Acetazolamide safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Acetazolamide is not considered safe during pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby, and it passes into breast milk — do not use it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless your doctor specifically says so.

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