Diamox side effects, by duration, gender and age (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Diamox (acetazolamide). Common side effects include alopecia among females and toxic epidermal necrolysis among males.
The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 4,261 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Diamox?
Diamox has active ingredients of acetazolamide. It is often used in pseudotumor cerebri. eHealthMe is studying from 4,711 Diamox users. Check the latest studies of Diamox.
4,261 people who take Diamox and have side effects are studied.

What are the common side effects of Diamox, by gender? *
What are the common side effects of Diamox, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the common side effects of Diamox, by the time people have been on the drug (< 1 month to 10+ years)? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Diamox?
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How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Hu CY, Lee BJ, Cheng HF, Wang CY, "Acetazolamide-related life-threatening hypophosphatemia in a glaucoma patient", Journal of glaucoma, 2015 Apr .
- Hu CY, Lee BJ, Cheng HF, Wang CY, "Acetazolamide-related life-threatening hypophosphatemia in a glaucoma patient", Journal of glaucoma, 2015 Apr .
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on acetazolamide (the active ingredients of Diamox) and Diamox (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
Related studies are listed below in case you need more information:
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Diamox:
- Diamox (4,711 reports)
All Diamox side effects from A to Z:
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