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Abstract #50660 Published in IGR 14-3

Bilateral acute angle-closure glaucoma in a migraine patient receiving topiramate: a case report

Cole KL; Wang EE; Aronwald RM
The Journal of emergency medicine 2012; 43: e89-e91


BACKGROUND: Patients with migraine headaches are frequently prescribed topiramate to treat their condition. CASE REPORT: We present a case of bilateral acute angle-closure glaucoma occurring 2 days after topiramate therapy was increased for symptoms related to migraine. CONCLUSION: Acute angle-closure glaucoma secondary to topiramate is an uncommon but serious adverse reaction that may result in severe morbidity such as permanent visual loss if not recognized in a timely manner. Treatment differs from primary acute angle-closure glaucoma in that discontinuation of topiramate is necessary for the glaucoma to resolve.

Department of Emergency Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA.

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Classification:

9.3.5 Primary angle closure (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas)
9.4.5.5 Other (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.5 Glaucomas associated with disorders of the retina, choroid and vitreous)
9.4.15 Glaucoma in relation to systemic disease (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)



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