Acetazolamide and dizziness Patient Reports February 12, 2012

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 #5824550-6
Acetazolamide side effect was reported by a Health Professional from KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF on July 10, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with spinocerebellar ataxia and was treated with Acetazolamide. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia , condition aggravated, dizziness , dysarthria, hyperammonaemia, metabolic acidosis, metabolic encephalopathy, nystagmus, somnolence. Acetazolamide dosage: 250 MG FOUR TIMES A DAY; ORAL. Patient recovered.

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.