Diamox helps to treat glaucoma, certain types of epilepsy or seizure disorders.

Diamox can also help mountain climbers who get altitude or mountain sickness. Diamox is used to relieve the symptoms of acute mountain sickness in climbers attempting a rapid climb and those who feel sick even though they are making a gradual climb.

Diamox belongs to a group of medicines called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Carbonic anhydrase is a chemical in the body that is responsible for the production and breakdown of carbonic acid. Part of this reaction results in the production of bicarbonate.

Diamox acts to inhibit the action of carbonic anhydrase and thereby decrease the production of bicarbonate.

Bicarbonate is required for the production of the fluid that fills the back of the eye (aqueous humor). By decreasing the production of bicarbonate, Diamox

Take Diamox exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

ADULTS
Diamox is available in both oral and injectable form. Dosages are for the oral form only.

Glaucoma
Diamox is used as an addition to regular glaucoma treatment. Dosages for open-angle glaucoma range from 250 milligrams to 1 gram per 24 hours in 2 or smaller doses. Your doctor will supervise your dosage and watch the effect of Diamox carefully if you are using it for glaucoma. In secondary glaucoma and before

• amphotericin B
• aspirin and aspirin-like medicines. There may be an increase in side effects such as drowsiness, confusion, lethargy, hyperventilation and ringing in the ears when Diamox is taken with aspirin.
• barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)
• carbamazepine and quinidine. Diamox may increase the blood levels of carbamazepine and quinidine.
• ciprofloxacin
• dextroamphetamine
• ephedrine or pseudoephedrine. There may be an increased incidence
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Most Important Fact about Diamox
Diamox is considered to be a sulfa drug because of its chemical properties. Although rare, severe reactions have been reported with sulfa drugs. If you develop a rash, bruises, sore throat, or fever contact your doctor immediately.

Diamox precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
The effects of Diamox during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Diamox may appear

More common side effects of Diamox may include:

• change in taste,
• diarrhea,
• increase in amount or frequency of urination,
• loss of appetite,
• nausea,
• ringing in the ears,
• tingling or pins and needles in hands or feet,
• vomiting

Less common side effects of Diamox may include:

• anemia,
• black or bloody stools,
• blood in urine,
• confusion,
• convulsions,
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