While googling, I came across this page http://www.researchgate.net/post/Vertigo_treatment_development In a reply, it is stated: "Rare form of debilitating vertigo simulating Menieres disease but without hearing loss was cured with acetazolamide 250 to 500 mg daily" I see that acetazolamide is marketed as Diamox some places. Anybody heard of this treatment before? This might be beneficial for people with atypical MM, with no hearing loss (as myself for the time being).
when I click your link I do not see anything about acetazolamide but I do see the hearing and balance center in tampa bay Florida's response and they site Dr Gaceks paper and they state they get the same high success rate using antivirals as Dr Gacek.
Hello, I am atypical and have been taking DIamox. My doctors says it is a diuretic and can also help with migraine issues. I take a very low dose 125 mg twice a day.
I don't have hearing loss from MM an antivirals work great for me, I have been vertigo free for over 2 years now.
Hi Vicki, The last answer to the post on the page mentions acetazolamide. Search on this forum yield no mention of it, so I thought it should be posted so people know about it.
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-6753/diamox-oral/details Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness. This medication can decrease headache, tiredness, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath that can occur when you climb quickly to high altitudes (generally above 10,000 feet/3,048 meters). It is particularly useful in situations when you cannot make a slow ascent. The best ways to prevent altitude sickness are climbing slowly, stopping for 24 hours during the climb to allow the body to adjust to the new height, and taking it easy the first 1 to 2 days. This drug is also used with other medications to treat a certain type of eye problem (open-angle glaucoma). Acetazolamide is a "water pill" (diuretic). It decreases the amount of fluid that can build up in the eye. It is also used to decrease a buildup of body fluids (edema) caused by congestive heart failure or certain medications. Acetazolamide can work less well over time, so it is usually used only for a short period. It has also been used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (petit mal and unlocalized seizures). OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional. Acetazolamide may also be used to treat periodic paralysis. How to use Diamox If you are taking the tablets, take this medication by mouth, usually 1 to 4 times daily or as directed by your doctor. If you are taking the long-acting capsules, take this medication by mouth, usually 1 or 2 times daily or as directed by your doctor. Swallow the long-acting capsules whole. Do not open, break, or chew the capsules. Doing so can destroy the long action of the drug and may increase side effects. Acetazolamide may be taken with or without food. Drink plenty of fluids unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Your dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. To prevent altitude sickness, start taking acetazolamide 1 to 2 days before you start to climb. Continue taking it while you are climbing and for at least 48 hours after you have reached your final altitude. You may need to continue taking this medication while staying at the high altitude to control your symptoms. If you develop severe altitude sickness, it is important that you climb down as quickly as possible. Acetazolamide will not protect you from the serious effects of severe altitude sickness. (See also Precautions.) If you are taking this drug for another condition (e.g., glaucoma, seizures), use this medication regularly as directed to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day. Taking your last dose in the early evening will help prevent you from having to get up in the middle of the night to urinate. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about your dosing schedule. Do not increase or decrease your dose or stop using this medication without first consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when this drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased. When used for an extended period, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Your doctor will be monitoring your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens (e.g., more frequent seizures). This drug may reduce the potassium levels in your blood. Your doctor may recommend that you eat foods rich in potassium (e.g., bananas or orange juice) while you are taking this medication. Your doctor may also prescribe a potassium supplement for you to take during treatment. Consult your doctor for more information.
I'm sorry but I don't know, I just have read about them online over the last year or 2 about how they agree with Dr G's success with antivirals. I live in NYC. You can call them and speak to them and Meniere's and see who they recommend for MM and antivirals at their clinic.
I’ll be starting on Diamox (acetazolamide) tonight. It was suggested to me years ago, but I have postural hypotension so didn’t think I’d tolerate it. I’m mostly trying it just to be able to tell the specialist (when I see her in May) that yes I’ve tried it. So we can move onto something else. Who knows... if I tolerate it, maybe it will be good even for as needed at salty restaurants etc. I see someone mentioned it might be good for migraines? Anyone find that’s the case?
Day 4. I think Diamox (acetozolamide) is making me sleepy, low appetite, slightly queasy and headachey. I’m trying to decide whether to stick it out for a full week, as my family doc suggested.