Numbness of the hands and feet after taking two acetazolamide tablets belongs to the common adverse reactions of the drug, and requires prompt medical attention, and improvement of symptoms by stopping and changing the medication or taking the medication under the advice of the doctor.
Acetazolamide is commonly used in the clinical treatment of various types of glaucoma, can effectively reduce intraocular pressure, but also can be used as a short-term preoperative adjuvant drugs for glaucoma. Adverse reactions such as numbness and tingling sensation in the extremities, fatigue, diarrhea, polyuria, and rash may occur during administration.
When numbness of the hands and feet occurs, the dose of acetazolamide can be stopped or reduced on the advice of a doctor to and improve the symptoms, and vitamin B6 can be taken under the supervision of a doctor to relieve the discomfort.