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Is Acetazolamide Intake For Reducing Eye Pressure Safe Before Boarding A Flight?
I am going to fly from Dallas to Seattle tomorrow. Just this evening I picked up a prescription for Acetazolamide. I am worried about taking it and flying because it came with the precaution that it might cause dizziness. Should I wait until tomorrow afternoon, after I land in Seattle, to take it. I am taking it to reduce eye pressures caused by glaucoma.
Mon, 30 Jan 2017
HI
i have gone through the question and understand your concern.
Answer depends on what is your current eye pressure and how long is your flight.
if your pressure is too high , then you should take acetazolamide regardless of the side effect. although it doesnt cause dizziness in each and every person.
According to me , you can take the acetazolamide .
keep youself hydrated.
Hope this was of help
Thankyou.
i have gone through the question and understand your concern.
Answer depends on what is your current eye pressure and how long is your flight.
if your pressure is too high , then you should take acetazolamide regardless of the side effect. although it doesnt cause dizziness in each and every person.
According to me , you can take the acetazolamide .
keep youself hydrated.
Hope this was of help
Thankyou.
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