The average cost for 60 tablets of 250mg of Acetazolamide is $20.02 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 81.75% off the average retail price of $109.68.
TabletTypical dosage for Acetazolamide
- Altitude sickness: The typical dose is 500 mg to 1,000 mg by mouth per day. This dose is usually separated into smaller doses throughout the day. It's recommended that you begin taking the medication 1 to 2 days before you go up in altitude.
- Glaucoma: The typical dose ranges from 250 mg to 1,000 mg by mouth per day, separated into smaller doses throughout the day. The dose will depend on the type of glaucoma you have.
- Edema: The typical dose ranges from 250 mg to 375 mg by mouth once a day. Sometimes, you might take Acetazolamide every other day. The dose will depend on what's causing your edema.
- Epilepsy: The typical dose ranges from 250 mg to 1,00 mg by mouth per day, separated into smaller doses throughout the day.
- Altitude sickness: The typical dose is 500 mg to 1,000 mg by mouth per day, divided into smaller doses throughout the day. It's recommended that you begin taking the medication 1 to 2 days before you go up in altitude.
- Glaucoma: The typical dose is 500 mg by mouth in the morning and evening.
Acetazolamide is also available as an intravenous (IV) injection that's administered by a healthcare provider.
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