It does not appear to be the total number of pounds lost. Some patients are effectively treated by losing one pound every week or two for several months and then maintaining the weight loss. It may be the loss of fluid accompanying weight loss that is the significant factor but this has not been proven. It is relatively safe but nearly all patients have tingling of the fingers and toes. This tingling is a benign symptom.
Patients also experience that carbonated soft drinks taste metallic.
Less commonly, kidney stones can occur and rarely other blood disorders. More about Diamox. These procedures are used when patients do not respond adequately to medical therapy. Optic nerve sheath fenestration is done first by an incision into the orbit. The eyeball is moved to the side and the optic nerve sheath is exposed.