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

Summary:

Irritability is reported as a side effect among people who take Diamox (acetazolamide), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Synthroid, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Irritability 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 4,711 Diamox users. Check the latest studies of Diamox.

What is Irritability?

Irritability is found to be associated with 1,696 drugs and 2,461 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Irritability.

On Aug, 06, 2026

4,260 people reported to have side effects when taking Diamox.
Among them, 14 people (0.33%) have Irritability.

Among these 14 people:

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

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

female: 57.14 %
male: 42.86 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Diamox? *

What are other side effects people have besides Irritability? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 50.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 42.86%
Drowsiness: 5 people, 35.71%
Nervousness: 4 people, 28.57%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 28.57%
Crying: 4 people, 28.57%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 21.43%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 21.43%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 3 people, 21.43%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 21.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 5 people, 35.71%
Depression: 4 people, 28.57%
Quit Smoking: 3 people, 21.43%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 14.29%
Panic Disorder: 2 people, 14.29%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 2 people, 14.29%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 14.29%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 2 people, 14.29%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 7.14%
Rosacea (a skin condition that causes facial redness): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Irritability:

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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 .
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 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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