Acetazolamide and hypokalaemia Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Acetazolamide Side Effects Report #6110891-4
Acetazolamide side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 10, 2009. Male patient, 23 years of age, weighting 215.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypokalaemia, paralysis  and was treated with Acetazolamide. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypokalaemia, paralysis . Acetazolamide dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Acetazolamide Side Effects Report #5490476-3
Acetazolamide side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 17, 2007. Male patient, 84 years of age, was treated with Acetazolamide. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood electrolytes abnormal, hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia, metabolic acidosis. Acetazolamide dosage: 250MG QID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.