Acetazolamide and ammonia increased Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Acetazolamide Side Effects Report #5528364-6
Acetazolamide side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF on Nov 20, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with ataxia  and was treated with Acetazolamide. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ammonia increased, ataxia , condition aggravated, dizziness , dysarthria, hyperammonaemia, metabolic acidosis, nystagmus. Acetazolamide dosage: 250MG, QID, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.