Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH): drug differentials

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH): drug differentials. Tetracycline, Doxycycline, Minocycline, Sulfonamides. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Antibiotics

  • Tetracycline
  • Doxycycline
  • Minocycline
  • Sulfonamides
  • Nalidixic acid
  • Ciproflaxacin

Hormones

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Drug withdrawal

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Other drugs

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Synonym

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References

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  4. Chisholm JT, Abou-Jaoude MM, Hessler AB, Sudhakar P. Pseudotumor cerebri syndrome with resolution after discontinuing high vitamin A containing dietary supplement: case report and review. Neuroophthalmology 2017; 42:169-175.
  5. Quinn AG, Singer SB, Buncic JR. Pediatric tetracycline-induced pseudotumor cerbri. J AAPOS 1999; 3:53-57.
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