Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Pseudotumor Cerebri

These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An indi vidual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

[posted 05/27/2000]
Question: I am being treated for pseudotumor cerebri and can't take medication that causes incresed intra-cranial pressure. Do all birth control pills cause papilledema?

Answer: Yes, the other drugs to avoid are amiodarone, glucocorticoids(steroids), tetracycline and high doses of Vitamin A.

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