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Glaucoma/ use of Acetazolamide
My Mother is suffering from Glaucoma. Dr advised her to take Acetazolamide Na tablet 2-3x day. She has been using for 2 months. Now she is complaining about the red spots on her body. We stoped Acetazolamide Na, assuming the cause.
Does use of Acetazolamide Na cause the red spots on whole skin?? needs opinion!
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Hi
Acetazolamide advised, means eye pressure must be high, acetazolamide is sulpha drug, and some % of population is allergic to sulpha drugs.
Doctor usually ask about history of allergy to sulpha drugs, before prescribing acetazolamide.
So it may cause reaction, kindly consult, doctor.
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you can consult us, Vinod Eye Centre Noida,
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Health Tips
kindly go for proper glaucoma check up.and proper treatment is very important to halt the progression of glaucoma
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