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What Are The Side Effects Of Diamox In An Elderly Woman?

My sister is using diamox tablets for glaucoma.Her eye pressure was high so the doc increased the srength to 500mg. Since then my sister, who is 80yrs has been sleeping almost 90% of the time. She has lost her appetite, her hearing has got worse than before and also her taste buds has changed. Everything tates sweet to her. My Q is " Is it really necessary for her to use diamox for her eye pressure or is there some med which does not have so drastic side effects. My sister also has problem of congestive heart failure. Her Hrt squueeze went from 60% to bet.35%.Will appreciate any suggestions.
Fri, 25 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I am sorry for the health problems your sister is going through. Diamox (Azetazolamide) is a diuretic used to reduce the increased pressure on your eyes. I do not think the problems she is experiencing now is due to Diamox, but most likely related to heart failure. As you say, her heart function is reduced from 60% to 35%. About why she has been sleepy all the time.
I think you should consult further with her cardiologist to evaluate the heart function for proper management.
Whatever it will happen, remember that is for her own good of not making her suffering anymore.

All the best and God bless.
Dr.Albana Sejdini
Family Physician
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What Are The Side Effects Of Diamox In An Elderly Woman?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I am sorry for the health problems your sister is going through. Diamox (Azetazolamide) is a diuretic used to reduce the increased pressure on your eyes. I do not think the problems she is experiencing now is due to Diamox, but most likely related to heart failure. As you say, her heart function is reduced from 60% to 35%. About why she has been sleepy all the time. I think you should consult further with her cardiologist to evaluate the heart function for proper management. Whatever it will happen, remember that is for her own good of not making her suffering anymore. All the best and God bless. Dr.Albana Sejdini Family Physician