[Optic neuropathy from disulfiram (Antabuse): an observation].
Prescribed since 1948 to control chronic alcoholism, disulfiram may present severe toxicity for optic nerve as reported by the authors. The neuropathy usually recovers completely in 1-5 months after stopping treatment.
Guillaume
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Service d'Ophtalmologie-C.H.U. Sart-Tllman-B-4000, Liège.
Joachim
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D000427:Alcohol Deterrents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004221:Disulfiram / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology
D000427:Alcohol Deterrents; D004221:Disulfiram