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Topiramate-associated acute glaucoma in a migraine patient receiving concomitant citalopram therapy: a case-report.

Authors :
Spaccapelo L
Leschiutta S
Aurea C
Ferrari A
Source :
Cases journal [Cases J] 2009 Jan 26; Vol. 2 (1), pp. 87. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Jan 26.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

We describe the case of a 34 year-old man with diagnosis of migraine with and without aura that developed myopia and acute glaucoma after 7 days of treatment with topiramate. The patient had also been taking citalopram daily for two months. Both topiramate and citalopram have been related to the increase of intraocular pressure and the development of glaucoma. We can't exclude that in this patient citalopram caused an increase of the ocular pressure in dose-dependent manner, facilitating topiramate-induced glaucoma. We recommend to pay particular attention in prescribing of topiramate in migraine patients who are already under treatment with citalopram or other antidepressants with a similar mechanisms of action.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1757-1626
Volume :
2
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cases journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19171058
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1626-2-87