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Acetazolamide is the generic version of the brand name Diamox. It reduces the activity of Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor, which is a protein in the body. Acetazolamide is used to treat glaucoma and to treat and to prevent acute mountain sickness. It is also used as a part of some treatment plans for congestive heart failure and seizure disorders.

Fast Facts:

• -- Acetazolamide may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
• -- Use caution when driving or operating machinery.
• -- If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.

5 Great Resources on Acetazolamide

• Wikipedia: Acetazolamide
• Drugs.com: Acetazolamide
• WebMD: Acetazolamide Oral
• A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Acetazolamide
• PDRhealth: Diamox (Acetazolamide)

5 Latest Headlines on Acetazolamide

• More Acetazolamide News from Topix

What is Acetazolamide?

• WrongDiagnosis: Description of Acetazolamide
• MedHelp: What is Acetazolamide?
• DrugDigest: What are Acetazolamide Tablets?

What Are The Uses for Acetazolamide?

• Wikipedia: Acetazolamide Uses
• MedlinePlus: Why is Acetazolamide Prescribed?
• RxList: Acetazolamde Indications
• MedicineNet: Acetazolamide Uses

What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Acetazolamide?

• Wikipedia: Acetazolamide Side Effects
• MedlinePlus: What Side Effects can Acetazolamide Cause?
• RxList: Acetazolamide Side Effects
• DrugDigest: What Side Effects May I Notice From Taking Acetazolamide?
• MedicineNet: Acetazolamide Side Effects

Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Acetazolamide

• Yahoo Answers: Can You Have Alocholic Beverages while Taking Acetazolamide and Hydrochlorothiaz?
• DailyStrength: Acetazolamide Discussions
• HealthBoards: B.I.H/Acetazolamide | In Remission Thanks to Acetazolamide

Clinical Trials for Acetazolamide

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Acetazolamide Clinical Trials

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Acetazolamide

• PubMed Central: Acetazolamide Journal Articles
• JAMA: Acetazolamide Journal Articles
• Google Scholar: Acetazolamide Journal Articles

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• Seizures
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