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Everest base camp & Diamox whilst taking keppra

Fri, 09/09/2016 - 02:24
I'm looking for some advice. I'm due to do everest base camp trek in September and there's a lot of recommendations to take diamox to prevent altitude sickness. Do any of the members on here have any experience with this drug whilst also taking their day to day medication... I've got petit mal epilepsy, am 8 years seizure free and am currently taking Keppra (500mg twice daily). Any help / advice greatly appreciated. Thanks Zoe

Comments

Always check the side effects

Submitted by just_joe on Fri, 2016-09-09 - 16:20
Always check the side effects with all your medications. You might want to ask your neurologists and pharmacists if it might affect your medications. But I copied this information...Serious Side Effects of Acetazolamide - DiamoxTell your doctor right away if you experience any of the following serious side effects:
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
  • Numbness or tingling in your arms or legs
  • Drowsiness or tiredness
  • Headache
  • Fever
  • Rash
  • Confusion
  • Seizures
  • Sore throat
  • Blood in urine
  • Pelvic pain or painful urination
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Severe allergic reaction (indicated by hives, rash, itching, chest tightness, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat)
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
  • Numbness or tingling in your arms or legs
  • Drowsiness or tiredness
  • Headache
  • Fever
  • Rash
  • Confusion
  • Seizures
  • Sore throat
  • Blood in urine
  • Pelvic pain or painful urination
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Severe allergic reaction (indicated by hives, rash, itching, chest tightness, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat)

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