ACETAZOLAMIDE SODIUM vs DIAMOX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACETAZOLAMIDE SODIUM and DIAMOX are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ACETAZOLAMIDE SODIUM	DIAMOX
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$4.02 /30	~$4.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ACETAZOLAMIDE SODIUM	ACETAZOLAMIDE
Manufacturer	Mylan Asi	Teva Branded Pharm
Dosage forms	Injectable	Tablet, Injectable, Capsule, extended release
Drug class	Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor	Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Altitude Sickness, Glaucoma, Seizures	Altitude Sickness, Glaucoma, Seizures

acetazolamide sodium diamox

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$4.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ACETAZOLAMIDE SODIUM

ACETAZOLAMIDE

Manufacturer

Mylan Asi

Teva Branded Pharm

Dosage forms

Injectable

Tablet, Injectable, Capsule, extended release

Drug class

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Altitude Sickness, Glaucoma, Seizures

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Acetazolamide Sodium or Diamox?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $4.02 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Acetazolamide Sodium and Diamox?

Acetazolamide Sodium contains Acetazolamide Sodium, while Diamox contains Acetazolamide — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.