Acetazolamide Er

Acetazolamide ER is used to treat glaucoma by decreasing the amount of fluid build-up in the eye. It is also used to remove the buildup of fluids in the body that causes edema. It is used to treat certain types of seizures and prevent altitude sickness. Acetazolamide ER may also be used to treat other conditions as prescribed by your doctor. It is available to adults as a long-lasting capsule.

• acetaZOLAMIDE

• acetaZOLAMIDE
• acetaZOLAMIDE ER
• acetaZOLAMIDE Sodium
• Diamox Sequels
• Dichlorphenamide
• Keveyis
• methazolAMIDE
• Neptazane

• Long Acting Capsule
• Tablet

• By mouth

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Extended-release capsule: Swallow the capsule whole. Do not chew, crush, or open it.You will need to go to the bathroom more often while you are taking this medicine. To keep from having to go too often during the night, take this medicine in the morning. If you use more than 1 dose a day, take your last dose before 6 p.m. (unless your doctor tells you differently).

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

You will need to go to the bathroom more often while you are taking this medicine. To keep from having to go too often during the night, take this medicine in the morning. If you use more than 1 dose a day, take your last dose before 6 p.m. (unless your doctor tells you differently).

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to acetazolamide or sulfa drugs, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, low potassium or sodium in the blood, metabolic acidosis, adrenal gland problem, or noncongestive angle-closure glaucoma.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have lung problems.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysisLiver problemsKidney stones

This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Unusual bleeding or bruising

Pain in joints or lower back

Some medicines can affect how acetazolamide works. Tell your doctor if you are using aspirin, amphetamine, quinidine, or methenamine.

Talk with your doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you use acetazolamide for seizures, do not stop taking this medicine suddenly. You may need to use smaller and smaller doses before completely stopping the medicine.

Acetazolamide can make you dizzy or drowsy. Be careful if you drive a car or operate machinery.

You may need to eat or drink foods containing potassium, such as citrus juices, oranges, or bananas, to prevent potassium loss while taking this medicine - check with your doctor.

This medicine may increase the level of sugar in your blood or urine, which can worsen diabetes.

• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
• Pain in joints or lower back
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Change in how much or how often you urinate, lower back or side pain, painful or difficult urination
• Confusion, drowsiness
• Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
• Trouble breathing, tiredness, uneven heartbeat
• Vision changes
• Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
• Diarrhea
• Unusual taste in your mouth
• Changes in vision
• Ringing in you ears, trouble hearing