Acute Unilateral Myopia Induced by Add-On Aripiprazole: A Case Report. Issue 1 (1st March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gunes, Mehmet; Demir, Suleyman; Bulut, Mahmut; Kaya, Mehmet Cemal; Atli, Abdullah; Ibiloglu, Aslihan Okan; Yuksel, Harun
• Is Part Of: Klinik psikofarmakoloji bülteni =. Volume 26:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 68
• Page End: 71
• Publication Date: 2016-03-01
• Subjects: aripiprazole -- drug-induced unilateral myopia -- drug side effects; Psychopharmacology -- Periodicals; Psychotropic drugs -- Therapeutic use -- Periodicals; Mental illness -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Psychotropic Drugs -- therapeutic use; Mental Disorders -- drug therapy; Psychopharmacology; Mental illness -- Treatment; Psychopharmacology; Psychotropic drugs -- Therapeutic use; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 615.78
• DOI: 10.5455/bcp.20150813023217
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1017-7833

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The partial agonist aripiprazole is a novel atypical antipsychotic with a relatively safer side effect profile. Acute unilateral myopia is a very rare condition that is commonly associated with drug use. Here, we present a woman diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) who have been treated for two years in our clinic. She was on fluoxetine (Prozac) 80 mg/day when adding aripiprazole (Abilify) 10 mg/day as an augmentation agent has triggered unilateral myopia. After cessation of aripirazole her myopia has disappeared. Psychiatrists should keep in mind that unilateral myopia as a side effect may develop after combining aripiprazole with fluoxetine in patients with OCD and MDD.