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Qsymia and Angle closure glaucoma

Result of checking the interaction of drug Qsymia and disease Angle closure glaucoma for safety when used together.

Check result:

Qsymia <> Angle closure glaucoma

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

A syndrome consisting of acute myopia associated with secondary angle closure glaucoma has been reported in patients receiving topiramate. Symptoms include acute onset of visual acuity and/or ocular pain. It typically occurs within 1 month of treatment initiation and it has been reported in both pediatric and adult patients. Caution is recommended when prescribing topiramate in patients with elevated intraocular pressure regardless of the etiology.

Qsymia

Generic Name: phentermine / topiramate

Brand Name: Qsymia

Synonyms: n.a.

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