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Hi doctor .is acetazolamide drug is available as eye drop because i took it as tablet and it cause me numbness in hands and feet and tiredness?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not here: Even if it were it would not work but only on the eye and not have the same effects as the tablets

Dr Lages agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. William Lages answered

Depends: Acetzolamide is available as an eyedrop, usually paired with timolol and often dorzamide is used instead of acetzolamide. These are used for glaucoma and there is little systemic effect.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/26/2014

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A member asked:

Hi doctor .is acetazolamide drug is available as eye drop because i took it as tablet and it cause me numbness in hands and feet and tiredness?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Dr Lages agreed

Dr. William Lages answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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