What side effects can this medication cause?
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking methazolamide and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, swelling of your lips, tongue, or face, or hives)
a sore throat or a fever
unusual bleeding or bruising
side or groin pain
tingling or tremors in the hands or feet
a rash
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take methazolamide and talk to your doctor if you experience
decreased appetite or changes in taste
nausea or vomiting
constipation or diarrhea
drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, or weakness
nervousness or tremor
headache or confusion
increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
worsening gout
loss of blood sugar control (if you are diabetic)
ringing in your ears or hearing problems
changes in vision
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Why is this medication prescribed?
Dosage and using this medicine
What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?