Acetazolamide and acidosis Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Acetazolamide Side Effects Report #6099919-8
Acetazolamide side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 02, 2009. Male patient, child 5 years of age, weighting 40.00 lb, was diagnosed with spinocerebellar ataxia and was treated with Acetazolamide. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, cough, dizziness , dyspnoea, incorrect dose administered, loss of consciousness. Acetazolamide dosage: 1500 MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Acetazolamide Side Effects Report #5648853-3
Acetazolamide side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 03, 2008. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with glaucoma , iris neovascularisation and was treated with Acetazolamide. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, azotaemia, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, confusional state, dehydration, hyperglycaemia, mental status changes, renal tubular acidosis. Acetazolamide dosage: 250MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.