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Diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension. mri and ct scan normal. can i take acetazolmide with mobitz type 1 and low hr during sleep. ?

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Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Underlying EKG?: The answer depends on the underlying lung & heart conditions. In general, with healthy lungs & heart, acetazolamide is safe. Mobitz type 1 blocks may be due to pulmonary hypertension (high pressures in the lungs) or to other unrelated factors. In the former case, Acetazolamide should be given with caution & you should avoid altitude, as it slows HR. In latter, no problems reported. TTYD or HT Prim

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Nicole Clark answered

Specializes in Neurology

Yes: yes, and that is a good treatment to start with. Also, for many young women, we find that if you can lose about 10% of your body weight, that will help the pressure resolve. Other options would be repeat lumbar punctures or a shunt.

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