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Diamox |
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- Description - |
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Diamox controls fluid secretion. It is used in the treatment of glaucoma(excessive pressure in the eyes), epilepsy (for both brief and unlocalized seizures),and fluid retention due to congestive heart failure or drugs. It is also usedto prevent or relievethe symptoms of acute mountain sickness in climbers attempting a rapid climband those who feel sick even though they are making a gradual climb. |
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Change in taste,diarrhea,increase in amount or frequency of urination,loss of appetite,nausea,ringing in the ears,tingling or pins and needles in hands or feet,vomiting |
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Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Amphetamines such as Dexedrine
Aspirin
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune)
Lithium (Lithonate)
Methenamine (Urex)
Oral diabetes drugs such as Micronase
Quinidine (Quinidex)
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- Manufacturer - |
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Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories |
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PO Box 8299 |
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Philadelphia, PA 19101-1245 |
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USA |
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