sandra mattingly wrote:

> If it is okay to ask, what kind is it and how is it taken? I get
> multiple and disagreeing statements in the articles on the internet.
> Is it taken like a regular diuretic- orally? Is it taken once a day?
> Is it a lifelong thing- or just until the ICP is reduced? How long
> before she has to be tested to see if it is effective? And does it
> have the same side effects as other diuretics- not wanting to embarass
> anyone, but since we kinda don't know each other (and I don't know her
> name) from Adam, does it cause an overactive bladder everyday- or only
> for the first few days? Did she have to reduce liquid intake? My aunt
> takes a regular diuretic, but the one's for reducing the fluid in the
> cranial cavity seem like they work differently. Thank you if you can
> answer.

She takes Diamox(generic form is Acetazolamide).  She takes 125mg(50% of
250mg tablet) 2-3x a day.  It definitely works for her.  She only has to
watch her caffeine(she likes Coke Classic) intake because, it can give
her a bad headache.

Christopher