The effect of oral solifenacin succinate treatment on intraocular pressure: glaucoma paradox during overactive bladder treatment

Sekeroglu M. A., Hekimoglu E., Petricli I. S., Tasci Y., Dolen I., Arslan U.

INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL, vol.25, no.11, pp.1479-1482, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00192-014-2396-8
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1479-1482
  • Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis Anticholinergic medication is the mainstay of pharmacotherapy for overactive bladder (OAB). The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of oral solifenacin succinate on intraocular pressure (IOP) in female OAB patients and to discuss the ocular drawbacks during treatment.