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angels ~ bridge - 23 Jan 2007 06:41 GMT

Has anyone used the drug Diamox, for glaucoma? I'm wondering how hard it
is to tolerate, side affects wise? Thank you,

Y.D., Warren, Michigan

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Anon E. Muss - 24 Jan 2007 04:07 GMT

>Has anyone used the drug Diamox, for glaucoma?

I've prescribed it in the past, rarely, but never taken it personally.

>I'm wondering how hard it is to tolerate, side affects wise?

It sucks to be on for chronic use. Like miotics, we used Diamox a lot
in the past but with the prostaglandin analogs, alpha agonists, beta
blockers, topical CAIs, Diamox is rarely used for long-term glaucoma
treatment, but when it is, the SEQUELS have less side effects than the
regular pils.

DIAMOX is still useful for acute IOP control.

Google "DIAMOX SIDE EFFECTS" for the scoop, but side effects include
feeling like crap, metallic taste, tingling sensation, etc.

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