Common side effects of Diamox SR (acetazolamide) may include:
- nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea;
- numbness or tingling, especially in your arms and legs;
- hearing problems, ringing in your ears;
The above side effects should not alarm you.
Serious side effects of Diamox SR (acetazolamide) may include:
- blood in urine or stools;
- loss of movement in any part of your body;
If you have any of the above side effects, contact your doctor right away.
Signs to watch for:
a blood cell disorder--sudden weakness or ill feeling, fever, chills, sore throat, mouth sores, pale skin, feeling tired or short of breath, rapid heart rate, nosebleeds, bleeding gums;
liver problems--nausea, upper stomach pain or swelling, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
metabolic acidosis--confusion, vomiting, lack of energy, irregular heartbeats;
kidney stone--pain in your side or lower back, blood in your urine, painful or difficult urination; or
severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.