CASE REPORT
Possible Spironolactone Induced Intracranial Hypertension in a Patient with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Report
Hamad Albraidi1, †, Omar Alzuman1, †, Abdulmajeed Alajlan2, *
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2018Volume: 12
First Page: 1
Last Page: 4
Publisher ID: TODJ-12-1
DOI: 10.2174/1874372201812010001
Article History:
Received Date: 11/11/2017Revision Received Date: 7/12/2017
Acceptance Date: 27/12/2017
Electronic publication date: 22/01/2018
Collection year: 2018
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Abstract
Spironolactone is a well-known drug with many indications. In dermatology, it may be used for treating androgenetic alopecia with a high androgen level. A patient with idiopathic papilledema that was inactive for many years experienced a significant increase in intracranial pressure after receiving spironolactone. The symptoms were resolved soon after the medication was discontinued. This report draws physicians’ attention to such rare adverse events that may have unwanted consequences.