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What is Methazolamide and why is it prescribed? Methazolamide, anhydrase is used to treat the eye condition called chronic open-angle glaucoma. This type of glaucoma is caused by a gradual blockage of the outflow of fluid in the front compartment of the eye over a period of years, causing a slow rise in pressure. It rarely occurs before the age of 40. Methazolamide is also used in the type called acute angle-closure glaucoma when pressure within the eye must be lowered before surgery. Methazolamide is related to sulfa drugs and can cause allergic reactions, including fever, rash, redness and peeling of the skin, hives, difficulty breathing, serious skin and blood disorders, and even death. Make sure your doctor is aware of any drug reactions you have experienced. He or she should monitor your blood while you are taking this drug. Call your doctor immediately if you experience any allergic symptoms. How should you take Methazolamide? Follow your doctors directions for taking Methazolamide. Your doctor may have you use it with other eye medications. If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses at once. Store Methazolamide at room temperature. Are there any Methazolamide side effects? Methazolamide side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Methazolamide side effects may include confusion, depression, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, excessive urination, fatigue, fever, general feeling of not being well, headache, hearing problems, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, rash, ringing in the ears, severe allergic reaction, taste changes, temporary nearsightedness, and tingling in fingers, toes, hands, or feet. Rare Methazolamide side effects may include black, tarry stools, blood in the urine, convulsions, hives, increased sensitivity to light, kidney stones, and paralysis. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Methazolamide? If Methazolamide is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. Methazolamide and high-dose aspirin taken at the same time can cause loss of appetite, rapid breathing, lethargy, coma, and even death. Use of Methazolamide with steroids may lower your potassium level. Are there any special warnings about Methazolamide? Methazolamide can aggravate acidosis, a condition in which the blood is too acidic. If you have emphysema or a lung blockage, this drug will be prescribed cautiously. |
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