Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a disorder involving an excess of CSF that elevates pressure inside the skull and compresses the brain. The term “idiopathic” indicates that the cause ...

However, weight gain is a frequent side effect and limits their use in IIH patients. Sodium valproate, although also effective, should be avoided as it frequently causes rapid weight gain.

Headache is the most common presenting symptom in idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), typically reported in over 90% of patients. [1–3] Table 1 lists the common features and associated ...