Are there alternative treatments for pseudotumor cerebri?

Diamox (acetazolamide): Decrease pressure in spinal fluid by 1-meds topamax, (topiramate) diamox, Lasix 2-optic nerve fenestration protect the optic nerve from pressure 3-loss of weight 4-spinal fluid shunt.

No: Pseudotumor cerebri can occasionally result in visual loss and blindness in addition to severe headaches. Pseudotumor needs to be carefully followed by an eye doctor and sometimes a neurologist as well. 90% of people with pseudotumor are obese females and weight loss, sometimes modest amounts, can be a highly effective treatment.