Diamox and Bradycardia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bradycardia is reported as a side effect among people who take Diamox (acetazolamide), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Keppra, and have Migraine.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bradycardia when taking Diamox. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,260 people who have side effects when taking Diamox 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 4,712 Diamox users. Check the latest studies of Diamox.

What is Bradycardia?

Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action) is found to be associated with 1,912 drugs and 3,118 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bradycardia.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

4,260 people reported to have side effects when taking Diamox.
Among them, 46 people (1.08%) have Bradycardia.

Among these 46 people:

How long have people been on Diamox when they have Bradycardia? *

What is the gender of people who have Bradycardia when taking Diamox? *

female: 69.57 %
male: 30.43 %

What is the age of people who have Bradycardia when taking Diamox? *

What are other drugs people take besides Diamox? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bradycardia? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 13 people, 28.26%
Pneumonia: 11 people, 23.91%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 8 people, 17.39%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 7 people, 15.22%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 7 people, 15.22%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 13.04%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 13.04%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 13.04%
Chest Pain: 5 people, 10.87%
Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 10.87%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 4 people, 8.70%
Migraine (headache): 4 people, 8.70%
Eye Disorder: 3 people, 6.52%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 6.52%
Diabetes: 2 people, 4.35%
Birth Control: 2 people, 4.35%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 2 people, 4.35%
Pain: 2 people, 4.35%
Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (upper gastrointestinal bleeding): 1 person, 2.17%
Constipation: 1 person, 2.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 .
Schlumbrecht MP, Hehr K, "Cisplatin-induced bradycardia and the importance of the QT interval", Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 2015 Jan .
Oflaz MB, Kucukdurmaz Z, Guven AS, Karapinar H, Kaya A, Sancakdar E, Deveci K, Gul I, Erdem A, Cevit O, Icagasioglu FD, "Bradycardia seen in children with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever", Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, 2013 Nov .
Hu CY, Lee BJ, Cheng HF, Wang CY, "Acetazolamide-related life-threatening hypophosphatemia in a glaucoma patient", Journal of glaucoma, 2015 Apr .
Schlumbrecht MP, Hehr K, "Cisplatin-induced bradycardia and the importance of the QT interval", Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 2015 Jan .
Oflaz MB, Kucukdurmaz Z, Guven AS, Karapinar H, Kaya A, Sancakdar E, Deveci K, Gul I, Erdem A, Cevit O, Icagasioglu FD, "Bradycardia seen in children with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever", Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, 2013 Nov .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It 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. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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