Diamox (Acetazolamide)
Diamox
250mg Tablet
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of New Zealand. Shipped from New Zealand.
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Acetazolamide
250mg Tablet
Prescription required. May be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
To comply with Canadian International Pharmacy Association regulations you are permitted to order a 3-month supply or the closest package size available based on your personal prescription. read more
Acetazolamide Information
(a set a zole' a mide)
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Before taking acetazolamide,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to acetazolamide, sulfa drugs, diuretics ('water pills'), or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially amphetamines, aspirin, cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), medications for depression or irregular heartbeat, diflunisal (Dolobid), digoxin (Lanoxin), diuretics ('water pills'), lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), phenobarbital, primidone (Mysoline), and vitamins.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, liver, or kidney disease; or diabetes.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking acetazolamide, call your doctor immediately.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking acetazolamide.
- you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
- plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Acetazolamide may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- numbness and tingling
- increased thirst and urination
- drowsiness
- headache
- confusion
- fever
- rash
- blood in urine
- painful urination
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- seizures
- sore throat
- unusual bleeding or bruising
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. Patients should not use the information presented on this page for diagnosing a health-related issue or disease. Before taking any medication or supplements, patients should always consult a physician or qualified healthcare professional for medical advice or information about whether a drug is safe, appropriate or effective.