A case describing possible acetazolamide-induced metabolic acidosis is reported. The importance of recognizing unusual complaints of abdominal pain, anorexia, headache, and sensorium changes in elderly patients receiving acetazolamide is emphasized. Differential diagnosis of metabolic acidosis is also discussed.
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