Topiramate-Induced Persistent Eyelid Myokymia
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-05-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Topiramate (TPM) is a psychotropic drug, which is used mainly as an antiepileptic drug and now over the years is used for a wider range of indications, including migraine prophylaxis and binge eating disorders.
Although ocular side effects of Topiramate have been frequently reported, neuroophthalmologic manifestations such as myokymia are rarely reported.
Case Presentation.
This case report presents a case of a 47-year-old woman who had begun TPM for binge eating problem.
She developed unilateral long standing lower eyelid twitching, which progressed to upper eyelid and eyebrow at the same side.
The patient was not a smoker or excessive alcohol or caffeine abuser.
Increasing the resting time and changing life style made no significant changes in her eyelid twitching.
There was no definite evidence by neuroimaging and clinical or laboratory evaluations causing eyelid myokymia.
The symptoms resolved with discontinuation of TPM.
Conclusion.
Although eyelid myokymia is a benign and self-limited condition, it sometimes becomes a source of distress in chronic long standing cases.
Physicians should be aware of the neuroophthalmologic side effects of this drug.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khalkhali, Mohammadrasoul. 2016. Topiramate-Induced Persistent Eyelid Myokymia. Case Reports in Psychiatry،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102510
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khalkhali, Mohammadrasoul. Topiramate-Induced Persistent Eyelid Myokymia. Case Reports in Psychiatry No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102510
American Medical Association (AMA)
Khalkhali, Mohammadrasoul. Topiramate-Induced Persistent Eyelid Myokymia. Case Reports in Psychiatry. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102510
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1102510