Publication: Topiramate induced bilateral angle-closure glaucoma
Date
2007
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Topiramate is a sulfamate-substituted monosaccharide and is used as an antiepileptic medication 1. It can also be
used as a prophylactic agent for headache from migraine2 . The main purpose of this article is to create awareness
among medical colleagues regarding severe ophthalmic side effect of topiramate. This is the first reported case of
topiramate induced bilateral angle-closure glaucoma in Nepal. This case was managed successfully by discontinuing
topiramate and by starting anti-glaucoma medication along with atropine eye drops which were tapered and
eventually discontinued.
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Singh SK, Thapa SS, Badhu BP
1Medical Director, Mechi Eye Care Centre, Birtamod, Jhapa, Nepal, 2 Glaucoma Consultant, Tilganga Eye Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal, Additional Professor, Eye department, B.P.K. Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan