Can You Just Stop Taking Acetazolamide?

If you have been taking acetazolamide regularly for several weeks or more, do not suddenly stop taking it. Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before stopping completely.

What happens if you stop taking acetazolamide?

Stopping this medicine suddenly may make your epilepsy worse. Do not use this medicine to treat any other complaints unless your doctor says to. Do not give Diamox to anyone else, even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.

How long does it take for acetazolamide to leave your system?

Acetazolamide is fairly rapidly absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract with peak plasma concentrations occurring about 2 hours after administration by mouth. It has been estimated to have a plasma half-life of about 4 hours.