This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Acetazolamide and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (34)
Life Threatening Events (2)
Disability (6)
Reports by Reaction Type
Intraocular Pressure Increased (9),
Eye Oedema (8),
Vision Blurred (7),
Drug Ineffective (6),
Dyspnoea (4),
Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis (3),
Cataract Operation (3),
Visual Acuity Reduced (2),
Headache (2),
Urinary Bladder Haemorrhage (2),
Fatigue (2),
Dizziness (2)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Acetazolamide. For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 30 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-15
Patient: 30 year old female
Reactions: Drug Effect Decreased, Status Epilepticus, Rash, Thrombocytopenia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Valproate Sodium
Indication: Convulsion
Topiramate
Dosage: max dose 400 mg daily
Indication: Convulsion
Levetiracetam
Dosage: max 2500 mg twice daily
Indication: Convulsion
Phenobarbital TAB
Indication: Convulsion
Pentobarbital CAP
Dosage: 4-5 mg/kg/hr
Indication: Convulsion
Midazolam
Dosage: continuous drip
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Immune Globulin NOS
Dosage: 0.4 mg/kg/day
Indication: Convulsion
Acetazolamide
Dosage: max 500 mg twice daily
Indication: Convulsion
Corticotropin
Indication: Convulsion
Propofol
Dosage: drip
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Fosphenytoin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Oxcarbazepine
Dosage: max 1200 mg twice daily
Indication: Convulsion
Neurontin
Dosage: max 1200 mg three times daily
Indication: Convulsion
Other drugs received by patient: Magnesium; Ketamine HCL; Vancomycin; Acyclovir; Ceftriaxone; Benzodiazepine Related Drugs
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 10 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-07-30
Patient: 10 year old male
Reactions: Pneumonia Mycoplasmal, General Physical Health Deterioration, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Dosage: df, unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Erythromycin
Dosage: df, unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Acetazolamide
Dosage: df
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 85 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-07-02
Patient: 85 year old female
Reactions: Intraocular Pressure Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Iopidine
Dosage: 1 df, tid
Acetazolamide
Dosage: 500 mg, unk
Acetazolamide
Dosage: 250 mg, qid
Acetazolamide
Dosage: 125 mg, qid
Pred Forte
Dosage: 1 df, qid
Pilocarpine
Azopt
Dosage: 1 df, tid
Other drugs received by patient: Voltaren; Metoclopramide
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in
Reported by a physician from Italy on 2012-06-29
Patient:
Reactions: Dystonia
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Haloperidol
Indication: Dystonia
Acetazolamide
Indication: Dystonia
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 85 year old female
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-06-13
Patient: 85 year old female
Reactions: Paradoxical Drug Reaction, Intraocular Pressure Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Azopt
Dosage: tid ophthalmic
Indication: Angle Closure Glaucoma
Pred Forte
Dosage: (qid)
Indication: Angle Closure Glaucoma
Acetazolamide
Dosage: (500 mg intravenous (not otherwise specified)), (250 mg qid), (125 mg qid)
Indication: Angle Closure Glaucoma
Isopto Carpine
Dosage: ophthalmic
Indication: Angle Closure Glaucoma
Iopidine
Dosage: tid ophthalmic
Indication: Eye Disorder
Other drugs received by patient: Metoclopramide; Voltaren
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Switzerland on 2012-06-08
Patient: female, weighing 2.5 kg (5.5 pounds)
Reactions: Foetal Growth Restriction, Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetazolamide
Start date: 2011-04-07
End date: 2011-04-07
Ciprofloxacin IN Dextrose 5%
Start date: 2011-04-04
End date: 2011-04-08
Malarone
Start date: 2011-04-18
End date: 2011-04-20
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 68 year old male
Reported by a physician from Korea, Republic of on 2012-05-15
Patient: 68 year old male
Reactions: Eye Oedema, Headache, Corneal Opacity, Eye Pain, Intraocular Pressure Test Abnormal
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Diamox
Dosage: ^1t^ four times daily
Indication: Intraocular Pressure Test Abnormal
Xalatan
Dosage: unk
Indication: Intraocular Pressure Test Abnormal
Alphagan
Dosage: unk
Indication: Intraocular Pressure Test Abnormal
Cosopt
Dosage: unk
Indication: Intraocular Pressure Test Abnormal
Acetazolamide
Dosage: 250 mg tablet, one tab 4x/day
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 47 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-05-09
Patient: 47 year old male, weighing 117.9 kg (259.5 pounds)
Reactions: Impaired Healing, Necrosis, Post Procedural Complication, Urinary Bladder Haemorrhage
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetazolamide
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 74 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-12
Patient: 74 year old male, weighing 73.0 kg (160.7 pounds)
Reactions: Vomiting, Hypersensitivity, Nausea, Urticaria
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetazolamide
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 47 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-10
Patient: 47 year old male, weighing 117.9 kg (259.5 pounds)
Reactions: Urinary Bladder Haemorrhage
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetazolamide
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Crestor; Finasteride
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 70 year old male
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-04-03
Patient: 70 year old male, weighing 75.8 kg (166.7 pounds)
Reactions: Respiratory Disorder, Pneumonia, Dizziness
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetazolamide
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 68 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-03-30
Patient: 68 year old female
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Cataract Operation Complication, Eye Oedema, Intraocular Pressure Increased, Vision Blurred, Polyarthritis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Celebrex
Dosage: 200 mg; qd
Indication: Polyarthritis
Acetazolamide
Dosage: 125 mg;qd
Indication: Eye Oedema
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Dosage: oph
Indication: Eye Oedema
Tobramycin
Dosage: oph
Indication: Eye Oedema
End date: 2011-10-01
Omnipred
Dosage: oph
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Eye Oedema
Propylene Glycol
Dosage: oph
Indication: Eye Oedema
Naproxen
Indication: Polyarthritis
End date: 2011-12-01
Simvastatin
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
End date: 2011-10-01
Cortisone
Dosage: qid
Indication: Eye Oedema
Start date: 2011-05-01
Lipitor
Dosage: 20 mg;qd;po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Start date: 2011-10-01
Pred Forte
Dosage: oph
Indication: Eye Oedema
Other drugs received by patient: Thiazide; Levoxyl
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 68 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-03-22
Patient: 68 year old female, weighing 90.7 kg (199.6 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Pain, Eye Oedema, Intraocular Pressure Increased, Visual Acuity Reduced, Vision Blurred
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Pred Forte
Indication: Eye Oedema
Tobramycin
Indication: Eye Oedema
Propylene Glycol
Indication: Eye Oedema
Naproxen
Indication: Arthritis
End date: 2011-12-01
Simvastatin
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
End date: 2011-10-01
Lipitor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Naproxen
End date: 2011-12-01
Celebrex
Indication: Polyarthritis
Acetazolamide
Indication: Eye Oedema
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Indication: Eye Oedema
Omnipred
Indication: Eye Oedema
Cortisone Acetate
Indication: Eye Oedema
Start date: 2011-05-01
Other drugs received by patient: Thiazide; Levoxyl
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 68 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-03-14
Patient: 68 year old female, weighing 90.7 kg (199.5 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Visual Impairment, Intraocular Pressure Increased, Eye Oedema, Vision Blurred, Eye Disorder, Cataract Operation
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Tobramycin
Indication: Oedema
Simvastatin
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Systane [macrogol,propylene Glycol]
Indication: Oedema
Pred Forte
Indication: Oedema
Celebrex
Dosage: 200 mg, qd
Indication: Polyarthritis
Naproxen Sodium
Indication: Polyarthritis
Acetazolamide
Dosage: 125 mg, qd
Indication: Oedema
Lipitor
Dosage: 20 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Indication: Oedema
Other drugs received by patient: Thiazide Derivatives; Levoxyl
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-03-09
Patient: female, weighing 90.8 kg (199.8 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Eye Oedema, Visual Impairment, Intraocular Pressure Increased, Vision Blurred, Eye Disorder, Cataract Operation
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lipitor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Indication: Oedema
Simvastatin
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Tobramycin
Indication: Oedema
Acetazolamide
Indication: Oedema
Celebrex
Indication: Polyarthritis
Naproxen
Indication: Polyarthritis
Pred Forte
Indication: Oedema
Propylene Glycol
Indication: Oedema
Other drugs received by patient: Levoxyl; Thiazide
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 68 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-03-02
Patient: 68 year old female, weighing 90.7 kg (199.6 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Eye Oedema, Intraocular Pressure Increased, Visual Acuity Reduced, Vision Blurred
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Naproxen
Indication: Arthritis
End date: 2011-12-01
Simvastatin
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
End date: 2011-10-01
Cortisone Acetate
Indication: Eye Oedema
Start date: 2011-05-01
Celebrex
Indication: Polyarthritis
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Indication: Eye Oedema
Propylene Glycol
Indication: Eye Oedema
Pred Forte
Indication: Eye Oedema
Tobramycin
Indication: Eye Oedema
Acetazolamide
Indication: Eye Oedema
Lipitor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Omnipred
Indication: Eye Oedema
Other drugs received by patient: Levoxyl; Thiazide
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-02-17
Patient: female
Reactions: NO Therapeutic Response, Blindness Unilateral, Macular Degeneration, Gastric Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetazolamide
Other drugs received by patient: Coated Baby Aspirin; Metoprolol Succinate; Acetazolamide; Lovastatin; Lisinopril; Metformin HCL; Amlodipine Besylate
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 68 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-02-09
Patient: 68 year old female, weighing 90.7 kg (199.5 pounds)
Reactions: Intraocular Pressure Increased, Eye Oedema, Vision Blurred, Arthritis, Cataract Operation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Celebrex
Dosage: 200 mg, 1 d
Indication: Polyarthritis
Start date: 2011-12-01
Prednisolone Acetate
Dosage: ophthalmic
Indication: Eye Oedema
Cortisone Acetate
Dosage: 4 in 1 d
Indication: Eye Oedema
Start date: 2011-05-01
Tobramycin Sulfate
Dosage: ophthalmic
Indication: Eye Oedema
Pred Forte
Dosage: ophthalmic
Indication: Eye Oedema
Systane (Rhinaris)
Dosage: ophthalmic
Indication: Eye Oedema
Acetazolamide
Dosage: 125 mg, 1 d
Indication: Eye Oedema
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Dosage: ophthalmic
Indication: Eye Oedema
Simvastatin
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
End date: 2011-10-01
Lipitor
Dosage: 20 mg, 1 d, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
End date: 2011-10-01
Naproxen Sodium
Indication: Polyarthritis
End date: 2011-12-01
Other drugs received by patient: Levoxyl
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-02-06
Patient: female, weighing 90.7 kg (199.5 pounds)
Reactions: Cataract, Drug Ineffective, Eye Oedema, Intraocular Pressure Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Dosage: unk
Indication: Eye Oedema
Lipitor
Dosage: 20 mg, daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Celebrex
Dosage: 200 mg, 1x/day
Start date: 2011-12-01
Lipitor
Dosage: 20 mg, 1x/day
Start date: 2011-10-01
Celebrex
Dosage: 200 mg, daily
Indication: Polyarthritis
Simvastatin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
End date: 2011-10-01
Cortisone Acetate
Dosage: unk, 4x/day
Indication: Eye Oedema
Start date: 2011-05-01
Propylene Glycol
Dosage: unk
Indication: Eye Oedema
Acetazolamide
Dosage: 125 mg, daily
Indication: Eye Oedema
Naproxen Sodium
Dosage: unk
Indication: Polyarthritis
End date: 2011-12-01
Tobramycin Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Indication: Eye Oedema
Prednisolone Acetate
Dosage: unk
Indication: Eye Oedema
Pred Forte
Dosage: unk
Indication: Eye Oedema
Other drugs received by patient: Levoxyl
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 40 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-01-27
Patient: 40 year old female, weighing 61.2 kg (134.7 pounds)
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Yawning
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nuvigil
Dosage: 150 mg;qd;po : 250 mg;qd;po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-10-13
End date: 2011-10-30
Nuvigil
Dosage: 150 mg;qd;po : 250 mg;qd;po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-10-31
Acetazolamide
Dosage: 250 mg;bid;po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Venous Pressure
Start date: 2011-10-07
Other drugs received by patient: Prenatal Multivitamin and Iron; Levothyroxine Sodium; Warfarin Sodium; Pravastatin
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Italy on 2012-01-23
Patient: female
Reactions: Multiple Drug Overdose Intentional, Self Injurious Behaviour, Sopor, Sluggishness
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetazolamide
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-07-19
End date: 2011-07-19
Venlafaxine
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-07-19
End date: 2011-07-19
Topamax
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-07-19
End date: 2011-07-19
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 79 year old female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-01-10
Patient: 79 year old female
Reactions: Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetazolamide
Indication: Preoperative Care
Start date: 2011-07-07
End date: 2011-07-15
Levofloxacin
Indication: Cataract Operation
Start date: 2011-07-07
End date: 2011-07-07
Acetazolamide
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Cataract Operation
End date: 2011-07-15
Levofloxacin
Indication: Preoperative Care
Start date: 2011-07-07
End date: 2011-07-07
Other drugs received by patient: Augmentin '125'; Sterdex; Tobradex; Phylarm
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-28
Patient: female, weighing 108.9 kg (239.5 pounds)
Reactions: Grand MAL Convulsion, Cerebellar Ataxia, Condition Aggravated
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetazolamide
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 79 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2011-12-27
Patient: 79 year old female
Reactions: Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levofloxacin
Indication: Cataract Operation
Start date: 2011-07-07
End date: 2011-07-07
Levofloxacin
Indication: Preoperative Care
Start date: 2011-07-07
End date: 2011-07-07
Acetazolamide
Indication: Preoperative Care
Start date: 2011-07-07
End date: 2011-07-15
Acetazolamide
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Cataract Operation
End date: 2011-07-15
Other drugs received by patient: Sterdex; Phylarm; Augmentin; Tobradex
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 40 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-20
Patient: 40 year old female, weighing 61.2 kg (134.7 pounds)
Reactions: Dyspnoea, NO Therapeutic Response
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetazolamide
Dosage: 250 mg, bid, po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Venous Pressure
Start date: 2011-10-07
Nuvigil
Dosage: 150;250 mg, qd, po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-10-13
End date: 2011-10-30
Nuvigil
Dosage: 150;250 mg, qd, po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-10-31
Other drugs received by patient: Pravastatin; Prenatal Multivitamin and Iron; Warfarin Sodium; Levothyroxine Sodium
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 30 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-14
Patient: 30 year old male, weighing 95.3 kg (209.6 pounds)
Reactions: Dysuria
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetazolamide
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 40 year old female
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2011-12-08
Patient: 40 year old female, weighing 61.2 kg (134.7 pounds)
Reactions: Dyspnoea
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetazolamide
Dosage: 250 mg;bid;po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Venous Pressure
Start date: 2011-10-07
Nuvigil
Dosage: 150 mg;qd;po, 250 mg;qd;po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-10-13
End date: 2011-10-30
Nuvigil
Dosage: 150 mg;qd;po, 250 mg;qd;po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-10-31
Other drugs received by patient: Prenatal Multivitamin and Iron; Levothyroxine Sodium; Pravastatin; Warfarin Sodium
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 1 year old male
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Japan on 2011-11-09
Patient: 1 year old male
Reactions: Apnoeic Attack, Bromoderma, Psychomotor Skills Impaired, Cerebral Atrophy, Epilepsy
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lidocaine
Indication: Convulsion
Midazolam HCL
Indication: Convulsion
Carbamazepine
Indication: Convulsion
Acetazolamide
Dosage: 15 g/kg;qd
Indication: Convulsion
Phenytoin
Indication: Convulsion
Phenobarbital TAB
Dosage: 5 mg/kg;qd
Indication: Convulsion
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 79 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2011-11-09
Patient: 79 year old female
Reactions: Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levofloxacin
Indication: Preoperative Care
Start date: 2011-07-07
End date: 2011-07-07
Acetazolamide
Indication: Preoperative Care
Start date: 2011-07-07
End date: 2011-07-15
Other drugs received by patient: Sterdex; Tobradex; Augmentin; Phylarm
Possible Acetazolamide side effects in 73 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2011-11-02
Patient: 73 year old male, weighing 86.5 kg (190.3 pounds)
Reactions: Polyuria, Renal Tubular Acidosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetazolamide
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